Pyrimidines and uses thereof

ABSTRACT

The invention relates to pyrimidines and uses thereof, including to inhibit lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase β (LPAAT-β) activity and/or proliferation of cells such as tumor-cells.

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. ProvisionalApplication No. 60/419,694, filed Oct. 17, 2002 and 60/460,776, filedApr. 4, 2003, which applications are incorporated by reference herein intheir entirety.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] 1. Field of the Invention

[0003] The invention is in the field of organic and medicinal chemistry.In particular, the invention relates to pyrimidines and uses thereof,such as inhibiting the activity of lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferaseβ (LPAAT-β) activity and/or inhibiting the proliferation of a cell(e.g., tumor cell).

[0004] 2. Description of the Related Art

[0005] Lysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase (LPAAT) catalyzes theacylation of lysophosphatidic acid (LPA) to phosphatidic acid. LPA isthe simplest glycerophospho-lipid, consisting of a glycerol molecule, aphosphate group, and a fatty acyl chain. LPAAT adds a second fatty acylchain to LPA, producing phosphatidic acid (PA). PA is the precursormolecule for certain phosphoglycerides, such as phosphatidylinositol,and diacylglycerols, which are necessary for the production of otherphosphoglycerides, such as phosphatidylcholine, and fortriacylglycerols, which are essential biological fuel molecules.

[0006] In addition to being a crucial precursor molecule in biosyntheticreactions, LPA has been added to the list of intercellular lipidmessenger molecules. LPA interacts with G protein-coupled receptors,coupling to various independent effector pathways including inhibitionof adenylate cyclase, stimulation of phospholipase C, activation of MAPkinases, and activation of the small GTP-binding proteins Ras and Rho(Moolenaar, J. Biol. Chem. 28:1294 (1995)). The physiological effects ofLPA have not been fully characterized as yet. However, one of thephysiological effects that is known is that LPA promotes the growth andinvasion of tumor cells. It has been shown that the addition of LPA toovarian or breast cancer cell lines induces cell proliferation,increases intracellular calcium levels, and activates MAP kinase (Xu etal., Biochem. J. 309:933 (1995)). In addition, LPA has been shown toinduce MM1 tumor cells to invade cultured mesothelial cell monolayers(Imamura et al., Biochem. Biophys. Res. Comm. 193:497 (1993)).

[0007] Like LPA, PA is also a messenger molecule. PA is a key messengerin a common signaling pathway activated by proinflammatory mediatorssuch as interleukin-1β, tumor necrosis factor ax, platelet activatingfactor, and lipid A (Bursten et al., Am. J. Physiol. 262:C328 (1992);Bursten et al., J. Biol. Chem. 255:20732 (1991); Kester, J. CellPhysiol. 156:317 (1993)). PA has been implicated in mitogenesis ofseveral cell lines (English, Cell Signal 8:341 (1996)). PA level hasbeen found to be increased in either ras or fps transformed cell linescompared to the parental Rat2 fibroblast cell line (Martin et al.,Oncogene 14:1571 (1997)). Activation of Raf-1, an essential component ofthe MAPK signaling cascade, by extracellular signals is initiated byassociation with intracellular membranes. Recruitment of Raf 1 tomembranes has been reported to be mediated by direct association withphosphatidic acid (Rizzo et al., J. Biol. Chem. 275:23911-8 (2000)).Thus, LPAAT, as an enzyme that regulates PA content in cells, may play arole in cancer, and may also mediate inflammatory responses to variousproinflammatory agents.

[0008] LPAAT exists in a LPAAT-α form and a LPAAT-β form. Northern blotanalysis shows that LPAAT-(α is expressed in all human tissues testedwith the highest expression level found in skeletal muscle (West et al.,DNA Cell Biol. 16:691 (1997)). The uniformity of LPAAT-(α expression hasalso been found in additional tissues such as prostate, testis, ovary,small intestine, and colon (Stamps et al. Biochem. J. 326:455 (1997)) aswell as in mouse tissues (Kume et al., Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun.237:663 (1997)). A 2 kb and a 1.3 kb forms, possibly due to alternativeutilization of polyadenylation signals at the 3′-UTR, have been found inmurine LPAAT-α mRNA (Kume et al., Biochem. Biophys. Res. Commun 237:663(1997)), whereas only one major human LPAAT-α mRNA of 2 kb in size hasbeen detected by Northern analysis (West et al., DNA Cell Biol. 16:691(1997); Stamps et al., Biochem. J. 326:455 (1997)).

[0009] In contrast, LPAAT-β demonstrates a distinct tissue distributionof mRNA expression (West et al., DNA Cell Biol. 16:691 (1997)). LPAAT-βis most highly expressed in liver and heart tissues. LPAAT-β is alsoexpressed at moderate levels in pancreas, lung, skeletal muscle, kidney,spleen, and bone marrow; and at low levels in thymus, brain andplacenta. This differential pattern of LPAAT-β expression has beenconfirmed independently (Eberhardt et al., J. Biol. Chem. 272:20299(1997)) with the only discrepancy being that high level, instead ofmoderate level, of LPAAT-β has been detected in pancreas, possibly dueto slight lot variations in commercial RNA blots (Clontech, Palo Alto,Calif.). In addition, moderate LPAAT-β expression has been found inprostate, testis, ovary, small intestine, and colon with the smallintestine containing relatively higher amounts (Eberhardt et al, J.Biol. Chem. 272:20299 (1997)). Within various brain sections, highexpression has been found in the subthalamic nucleus and spinal cord;and least in the cerebellum, caudate nucleus, corpus callosum, andhippocampus. LPAAT-β can also be detected in myeloid cell lines THP-1,HL-60, and U937 with the mRNA levels remaining the same with or withoutphorbal-ester treatment. The size difference between human LPAAT-α andLPAAT-β mRNA is consistent with the sequence data, in which LPAAT-(α hasa longer 3′-UTR. The differential tissue expression pattern of LPAAT-αand LPAAT-β mRNA would suggest these two genes are regulated differentlyand are likely to have independent functions. Therefore, a desirablefeature in compounds that inhibit LPAAT activity is that they arespecific in inhibiting one isoform of the enzyme over the other (i.e.,LPAAT-β over LPAAT-α).

[0010] LPAAT-β mRNA has been found to be elevated in tumor tissues(e.g., uterus, fallopian tube, and ovary), as compared to its expressionin the corresponding normal tissues. However, no significant differencewas found in LPAAT-α mRNA level between the various tumor tissues andthe normal adjacent tissues. In two of the tumor tissues (fallopian tubeand ovary) where LPAAT-α mRNA was elevated, PAP2-α mRNA expression wasfound to be suppressed, as it was also in tumors of the colon, rectum,and breast. Thus, LPAAT-β (rather than LPAAT-α) appears to be a relevanttarget for inhibition.

[0011] There is a need in the art for improved compositions and methods.The present invention fills this need, and further provides otherrelated advantages.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0012] Briefly stated, the present invention provides a variety ofcompounds and uses thereof. More specifically, the compounds of thepresent invention are pyrimidines that possess aromatic substituentswhich are directly or indirectly attached to two non-adjacent carbons ofthe pyrimidine ring. The compounds are generally of the formula:

[0013] where R¹-R⁷ are hydrogen or non-hydrogen substituents, Q is aheteroatom or heteroatom attached to one or more methylene groups, andtwo of X, Y and Z are N with the third being CH or a substituted C. Inpreferred embodiments:

[0014] X, Y and Z are N, CH or CR where R is alkyl, alkoxy, Cl, Br, NH₂,NHR′ or NR′R″ where R′ and R″ independently are alkyl;

[0015] Q is NR, RN—(CH₂)_(n), (CH₂)_(n)—NR, O, O—(CH₂)_(n), (CH₂)_(n)—O,S, S—(CH₂)_(n) or (CH₂)_(n)—S, where n is 1-10 and R is H or alkyl;

[0016] R¹ is H, OH, alkyl, alkoxy, Cl, F, Br, CR₃ where R₃ is Cl₃, F₃ orBr₃, NH₂, NHR or NRR′ where R and R′ independently are alkyl;

[0017] R² and R⁷ are independently H, OH, alkyl, alkoxy, Cl, F, Br, I orCR₃ where R₃ is Cl₃, F₃ or Br₃;

[0018] R³ is H, alkyl, alkoxy, Cl, CCl₃, NH₂, NHR or NRR′ where R and R′independently are alkyl or acyl;

[0019] R⁴, R⁵ and R⁶ are independently H, OH, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,alkoxy, (CH₂)_(n)—OR where R is H or alkyl and n is 1-10, Cl, F, Br, CR₃where R₃ is Cl₃, F₃ or Br₃, acyl, heterocycle, N⁺(═O)O⁻, C≡N, N₃,B(OH)₂, SH, SR or S(═O)₂R where R is alkyl, NH₂, NHR or NRR′ where R andR′ independently are alkyl, or R⁴ and R⁵ or R⁵ and R⁶ are taken togetherwith the benzene ring to form a heterocycle;

[0020] and with the proviso that two of X, Y and Z are N.

[0021] A compound or salt thereof as described above may be combinedwith a pharmaceutical carrier or diluent to form a pharmaceuticalcomposition of the present invention.

[0022] A compound, salt thereof or pharmaceutical composition of thepresent invention may be used in one or more methods. In one method, theactivity of LPAAT-β may be reduced by the step comprising contactingLPAAT-β with a compound, salt thereof or pharmaceutical composition ofthe present invention in an amount effective to reduce LPAAT-β activity.In another method, the proliferation of a cell in which the activity ofLPAAT-β is required for the proliferation of the cell may be inhibitedby the step comprising contacting LPAAT-β with a compound, salt thereofor pharmaceutical composition of the present invention in an amounteffective to inhibit the proliferation of the cell. In a further method,the treatment of a cancer in which LPAAT-β activity is associated may beeffected by the step comprising administering to an animal in need acompound, salt thereof or pharmaceutical composition of the presentinvention in an amount effective to treat the cancer.

[0023] Also provided is a coated medical device for inhibiting theproliferation of a cell in which the activity of LPAAT-β is required forthe proliferation of the cell comprising a medical device coated with acompound, salt thereof or pharmaceutical composition of the presentinvention.

[0024] These and other aspects of the present invention will becomeevident upon reference to the following detailed description.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0025] Prior to setting forth the invention, it may be helpful to anunderstanding thereof to set forth definitions of certain terms to beused hereinafter.

[0026] In the present description, the term “alkyl” refers to straight-or branched-chain hydrocarbons having from 1 to 10 carbon atoms and morepreferably 1 to 8 carbon atoms which include, by way of example, methyl,ethyl, n-propyl, i-propyl, n-butyl, t-butyl and the like. The alkylgroup may be substituted or unsubstituted. When substituted, thesubstituted group(s) is preferably one or more independently selectedfrom alkyl, cycloalkyl, heteroalicyclic, aryl, heteroaryl, haloalkyl,halo, hydroxy, alkoxy, mercapto, cyano, sulfonamidyl, aminosulfonyl,acyl, acyloxy, substituted imino and substituted amino.

[0027] “Alkenyl” includes monovalent hydrocarbon radicals havingstraight, cyclic, or branched moieties, and combinations thereof whichcomprise at least one carbon-carbon double bond. The alkenyl group maybe substituted or unsubstituted. When substituted, the substitutedgroup(s) is preferably one or more independently selected from alkyl,acyl, cycloalkyl, heteroalicyclic, aryl, haloalkyl, alkoxy andsubstituted amino.

[0028] “Alkoxy” refers to the group “—O-alkyl” which includes, by way ofexample, methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, i-propoxy, n-butoxy, t-butoxy andthe like. It further refers to the group “—O-alkyl-W-alkyl” where W is Oor N; for example, —O—(CH₂)_(n)—W—(CH₂)_(m) where n and m areindependently 1-10. The alkoxy group may be unsubstituted orsubstituted, for example with an alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, acyl, arylor heterocycle group(s).

[0029] “Substituted amino” denotes the group —NRR, wherein each R groupis independently selected from hydrogen, hydroxy, acyl, alkyl,cycloalkyl, aryl, or the R groups can be joined together with thenitrogen to form a heterocyclic ring (e.g., piperidine, piperazine, or amorpholine ring).

[0030] “Substituted imino” denotes the group ═NR, wherein R ispreferably selected from hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl and acyl.

[0031] “Aryl” refers to an unsaturated aromatic carbocyclic group of 6to 14 carbon atoms having a single ring (e.g., phenyl) or multiplecondensed rings (e.g., naphthyl or anthryl). The aryl group may beunsubstituted or substituted; in the latter case, the substituent orsubstituents preferably are selected independently from alkyl, aryl,haloalkyl, halo, hydroxy, alkoxy, mercapto, cyano, sulfonamidyl,aminosulfonyl, acyl, acyloxy, nitro, and substituted amino.

[0032] “Heterocycle” includes “heteroaryl” and “heteroalicyclic”.Examples of heterocycles include oxazole, piperidine, piperazine andmorpholine.

[0033] “Heteroaryl” is a monocyclic or fused ring (i.e., rings whichshare an adjacent pair of atoms) group having in the ring(s) one or moreatoms selected preferably from nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur and, inaddition, having a completely conjugated π-electron system. Exemplaryheteroaryl groups are pyrrole, furan, thiophene, imidazole, oxazole,thiazole, pyrazole, pyridine, pyrimidine, quinoline, isoquinoline,purine and carbazole. The heteroaryl group may be substituted orunsubstituted. When substituted, the substituted group(s) is preferablyone or more independently selected from alkyl, aryl, haloalkyl, halo,hydroxy, alkoxy, mercapto, cyano, sulfonamidyl, aminosulfonyl, acyl,acyloxy, nitro and substituted amino.

[0034] “Cycloalkyl” encompasses cyclic alkyl groups that contain between3 and 8 carbon atoms and have a single cyclic ring, illustrated bycyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, and cyclooctyl. The cycloalkylring may be substituted or unsubstituted. Again, a substitutedcycloalkyl ring carries one or more substituent groups, independentlyselected preferably from alkyl, aryl, haloalkyl, halo, hydroxy, alkoxy,mercapto, cyano, sulfonamidyl, aminosulfonyl, acyl, acyloxy, vitro, andsubstituted amino.

[0035] “Heteroalicyclic” refers to a monocyclic or fused ring grouphaving in the ring(s) one or more atoms selected preferably fromnitrogen, oxygen and sulfur. The rings may also have one or more doublebonds. However, the rings do not have a completely conjugated π-electronsystem. The heteroalicyclic ring may be substituted or unsubstituted.When substituted, the substituted group(s) preferably are selectedindependently from alkyl, aryl, haloalkyl, halo, hydroxy, alkoxy,mercapto, cyano, sulfonamidyl, aminosulfonyl, acyl, acyloxy, vitro, andsubstituted amino.

[0036] “Halogen” or “halo” refers to fluoro, chloro, bromo, iodo.

[0037] “Acyl” group refers to the C(O)—R″ group, where R″ is selectedpreferably from hydrogen, hydroxy, alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl,substituted amino, aryl optionally substituted with one or more alkyl,haloalkyl, alkoxy, halo and substituted amino groups, heteroaryl (bondedthrough a ring carbon) optionally substituted with one or more alkyl,haloalkyl, alkoxy, halo and substituted amino groups and heteroalicyclic(bonded through a ring carbon) optionally substituted with one or morealkyl, haloalkyl, alkoxy, halo and substituted amino groups. Acyl groupsinclude aldehydes, ketones, acids, acid halides, esters and amides.Preferred acyl groups are carboxy groups, e.g., acids and esters. Estersinclude amino acid ester derivatives. The acyl group may be attached toa compound's backbone at either end of the acyl group, i.e., via the Cor the R″. Where the acyl group is attached via the R″, then C will bearanother substituent, such as hydrogen or alkyl.

[0038] The phrase “physiologically acceptable salt” refers to thosesalts that retain the biological effectiveness and properties of theparticular compound. Physiologically acceptable salts are often usefulbecause they may have improved stability and/or solubility inpharmaceutical compositions over the free base form or free acid form ofthe compound. A physiologically acceptable salt may be obtained byreaction of a free base with an inorganic acid such as hydrochloricacid, hydrobromic acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, sulfuric acid, andperchloric acid and the like, or with an organic acid such as aceticacid, oxalic acid, malic acid, maleic acid, methanesulfonic acid,ethanesulfonic acid, p-toluenesulfonic acid, salicylic acid, tartaricacid, citric acid, succinic acid or malonic acid, and the like. Aphysiologically acceptable salt may also be obtained by reaction of afree acid with a base such as sodium, potassium or lithium hydroxide,bicarbonate or carbonate, and the like.

[0039] As noted above, the present invention provides pyrimidines,physiologically acceptable salts thereof and uses thereof. Thepyrimidines possess aromatic substituents that are directly orindirectly attached to two non-adjacent carbons of the pyrimidine ring.

[0040] The compounds are generally of the formula:

[0041] where R¹-R⁷ are hydrogen or non-hydrogen substituents, Q is aheteroatom or heteroatom attached to one or more methylene groups, andtwo of X, Y and Z are N with the third being CH or a substituted C. Therequirement that two of X, Y and Z are N is consistent with thecompounds including a pyrimidine ring.

[0042] Preferred embodiments include the following selections for thegeneral formula above. Preferred embodiments include where X, Y and Zare N, CH or CR. R of CR is alkyl, alkoxy, halo (preferably Cl or Br),NH₂, NHR′ or NR′R″ where R′ and R″ independently are alkyl. Particularlypreferred is where X and Y are N.

[0043] Preferred embodiments include where Q is a heteroatom (preferablyN, O or S) and may be attached to one or more methylene groups toprovide additional spacing between the pyrimidine ring and the phenylring possessing R⁴, R⁵ and/or R⁶. Q may be NR where R is H or alkyl.Where there are one or more methylene groups, the heteroatom may beoriented such that it is attached directly to the pyrimidine ring orattached directly to the phenyl ring possessing R⁴, R⁵ and/or R⁶. Forexample, Q may be RN— (CH₂)_(n), (CH₂)_(n)—NR, O—(CH₂)_(n), (CH₂), —O,S—(CH₂), or (CH₂)_(n)—S, where n is typically 1-10 and R is H or alkyl.Particularly preferred is where Q is NH.

[0044] Preferred embodiments include where R′ is H, OH, alkyl, alkoxy,halogen (preferably Cl, F or Br), CR₃, NH₂, NHR or NRR′. R₃ of CR₃ is(halo)₃, preferably Cl₃, F₃ or Br₃. R and R′ of NHR and NRR′ areindependently alkyl. The term “independently,” as used throughout,refers to independent selection of a group, but does not exclude thepossibility that two groups are identical. For example, the alkyl groupof R and R′ of NRR′ may be the same or different. Particularly preferredis where R¹ is alkyl, alkoxy or Cl.

[0045] Preferred embodiments include where R² and R⁷ are independentlyH, OH, alkyl, alkoxy, halogen (preferably Cl, F or Br), or CR₃. R₃ ofCR₃ is (halo)₃, preferably Cl₃, F₃ or Br₃. Particularly preferred iswhere R² is Cl or Br.

[0046] Preferred embodiments include where R³ is H, alkyl, alkoxy,halogen (preferably Cl), CR₃, NH₂, NHR or NRR′. R₃ of CR₃ is (halo)₃,preferably Cl₃. R and R′ of NHR and NRR′ are independently alkyl oracyl. Particularly preferred is where R³ is alkyl or NH₂.

[0047] Preferred embodiments include where R⁴, R⁵ and R⁶ areindependently H, OH, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, (CH₂)_(n)—OR,halogen (preferably Cl, F or Br), CR₃, acyl, heterocycle, N⁺(═O)O⁻, C≡N,N₃, B(OH)₂, SH, SR, S(═O)₂R, NH₂, NHR or NRR′. R of (CH₂)_(n)—OR is H oralkyl, and n is typically 1-10, with CH₂—OH and (CH₂)₂—OH preferred. R₃of CR₃ is (halo)₃, preferably Cl₃, F₃ or Br₃. A preferred heterocycle isoxazol. A preferred acyl is phenone (so forms benzophenone when takenwith the benzene ring to which it is attached) or ester, such as anamino acid ester derivative. R of SR and S(═O)₂R is alkyl. R and R′ ofNHR and NRR′ are independently alkyl. Particularly preferred is where R⁴or R⁵ or R⁶ is Cl, Br, (CH₂)₂—OH, N⁺(═O)O—, C≡N, or C(O)R wherein R isalkyl or alkoxy. Also preferred is where R⁴ or R⁵ or R⁶ is a non-polarsubstituent, e.g., alkyl. Alternatively, R⁴ and R⁵ (or R⁵ and R⁶) may betaken together with the benzene ring to form a heterocycle. A preferredheterocycle is indazolyl, benzotriazolyl, indolyl, benzothiazolyl,benzimidazolyl or benzodioxolyl. Particularly preferred is where R⁴ andR⁵ (or R⁵ and R⁶) are taken together with the benzene ring to formindazole.

[0048] Particularly preferred compounds of the present invention areshown in Table 1 of Example 193 below, and physiologically acceptablesalts thereof.

[0049] It may be advantageous for certain uses to enhance the solubilityand/or bioavailability of one or more of the compounds of the presentinvention. This may be accomplished, for example, by the addition of oneor more substituents to the compound. For example, the addition ofhydrophilic groups, such as hydroxyl groups, may be advantageous. Othersubstituents for enhancing solubility and/or bioavailability includeamino acids (e.g., polyglutamate or polylysine), di-peptides, polymers(e.g., PEG or POG), monocarboxylic acids (e.g., hemi-succinate), andesters. Any group that enhances solubility and/or bioavailability of acompound of the present invention may be used, provided that the groupdoes not significantly impair the relevant biological property of thecompound, e.g., as an inhibitor of LPAAT-β activity.

[0050] It may be advantageous for certain uses to prepare a compound (orphysiologically acceptable salt thereof) as a “prodrug.” As used herein,the term “compound” encompasses a prodrug form of the parent compound.“Prodrug” herein refers to a chemical substance that is converted intothe parent compound in vivo. Prodrugs often are useful because, in somesituations, they may be easier to administer than the parent compound.They may, for instance, be bioavailable by oral administration whereasthe parent compound is not. The prodrug may also have improvedsolubility in pharmaceutical compositions over the parent compound. Anexample of a prodrug would be a parent compound of the present inventionwhich is administered as an ester (the “prodrug”) to facilitatetransmittal across a cell membrane where water solubility is detrimentalto mobility. The ester is then metabolically hydrolyzed to thecarboxylic acid, the active entity, once inside the cell where watersolubility is beneficial. Such a prodrug is generally inactive (or lessactive) until converted to the active form.

[0051] Pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds and thephysiologically acceptable salts thereof are preferred embodiments ofthis invention. Pharmaceutical compositions of the compounds of thepresent invention (i.e., compounds and salts thereof as described above)may be manufactured by processes well known in the art; e.g., by meansof conventional mixing, dissolving, granulating, dragee-making,levigating, emulsifying, encapsulating, entrapping or lyophilizingprocesses.

[0052] Pharmaceutical compositions may be formulated in a conventionalmanner using one or more physiologically acceptable carriers ordiluents. Proper formulation is generally dependent upon the route ofadministration chosen. The pyrimidines of the present invention may beformulated such that the formulation comprises a single pyrimidine or amixture of two or more pyrimidines described herein. Alternatively, oneor more pyrimidines may be formulated with one or more other agentswhich are active for a general or specific disease, disorder orcondition.

[0053] For injection, the compounds of the invention may be formulatedas sterile aqueous solutions, preferably in physiologically compatiblebuffers such as Hanks' solution, Ringer's solution, or physiologicalsaline buffer. For transmucosal administration, penetrants appropriateto the barrier to be permeated are used in the formulation. Suchpenetrants are generally known in the art.

[0054] For oral administration, the compounds can be formulated readilyby combining the active compounds with physiologically acceptablecarriers well known in the art. Such carriers enable the compounds ofthe invention to be formulated as tablets, pills, dragees, capsules,liquids, gels, syrups, slurries, suspensions and the like, for oralingestion by a patient to be treated. Pharmaceutical preparations fororal use can be made with the use of a solid carrier or diluent,optionally grinding the resulting mixture, and processing the mixture ofgranules, after adding suitable auxiliaries, if desired, to obtaintablets or dragee cores. Suitable carriers or diluents are, inparticular, fillers such as sugars, including lactose, sucrose,mannitol, or sorbitol; cellulose preparations such as, for example,maize starch, wheat starch, rice starch, potato starch, gelatin, gumtragacanth, methyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, sodiumcarboxymethylcellulose, and/or polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP). If desired,disintegrating agents may be added, such as the cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone, agar, or alginic acid or a salt thereof such as sodiumalginate.

[0055] Dragee cores are provided with suitable coatings. For thispurpose, concentrated sugar solutions may be used, which may optionallycontain gum arabic, talc, polyvinyl pyrrolidone, carbopol gel,polyethylene glycol, and/or titanium dioxide, lacquer solutions, andsuitable organic solvents or solvent mixtures. Dyestuffs or pigments maybe added to the tablets or dragee coatings for identification or tocharacterize different combinations of active compound doses.

[0056] Pharmaceutical compositions which can be used orally includepush-fit capsules made of gelatin, as well as soft, sealed capsules madeof gelatin and a plasticizer, such as glycerol or sorbitol. The push-fitcapsules can contain the active ingredients in admixture with a fillersuch as lactose, binders such as starches, and/or lubricants such astalc or magnesium stearate and, optionally, stabilizers. In softcapsules, the active compounds may be dissolved or suspended in suitableliquids, such as fatty oils, liquid paraffin, or liquid polyethyleneglycols. In addition, stabilizers may be added. All formulations fororal administration should be in dosages suitable for suchadministration.

[0057] For buccal administration, the compositions may take the form oftablets or lozenges formulated in conventional manner.

[0058] For administration by inhalation, the compounds for use accordingto the embodiments of the present invention are conveniently deliveredin the form of an aerosol spray presentation from pressurized packs or anebulizer, with the use of a suitable propellant, e.g.,dichlorodifluoromethane, trichlorofluoromethane,dichlorotetrafluoro-ethane, carbon dioxide or other suitable gas. In thecase of a pressurized aerosol the dosage unit may be determined byproviding a valve to deliver a metered amount. Capsules and cartridgesof, e.g., gelatin for use in an inhaler or insufflator may be formulatedcontaining a powder mix of the compound and a suitable powder base suchas lactose or starch.

[0059] The compounds may be formulated for parenteral administration,e.g., by bolus injection or continuous infusion. Formulations forinjection may be presented in unit dosage form, e.g., in ampules or inmulti-dose containers, with an added preservative. The compositions maytake such forms as suspensions, solutions or emulsions in oily oraqueous vehicles, and may contain formulatory agents such as suspending,stabilizing and/or dispersing agents.

[0060] Pharmaceutical compositions for parenteral administration includesterile aqueous solutions of the active compounds in water soluble form.Additionally, suspensions of the active compounds may be prepared asappropriate oily injection suspensions. Suitable lipophilic solvents orvehicles include fatty oils such as sesame oil, or synthetic fatty acidesters, such as ethyl oleate or triglycerides, or liposomes. Aqueousinjection suspensions may contain substances which increase theviscosity of the suspension, such as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose,sorbitol, or dextran. Optionally, the suspension may also containsuitable stabilizers or agents which increase the solubility of thecompounds to allow for the preparation of highly concentrated solutions.

[0061] Alternatively, the active ingredient may be in powder form forconstitution with a suitable vehicle, e.g., sterile pyrogen-free water,before use.

[0062] The compounds may also be formulated in rectal compositions suchas suppositories or retention enemas, e.g., containing conventionalsuppository bases such as cocoa butter or other glycerides.

[0063] In addition to the formulations described previously, thecompounds may also be formulated as a depot preparation (see, forexample, U.S. Pat. No. 5,702,717 for a biodegradable depot for thedelivery of a drug). Such long acting formulations may be administeredby implantation (for example subcutaneously or intramuscularly) or byintramuscular injection. Thus, for example, the compounds may beformulated with suitable polymeric or hydrophobic materials (for exampleas an emulsion in an acceptable oil) or ion exchange resins, or assparingly soluble derivatives, for example, as a sparingly soluble salt.The pharmaceutical compositions herein also may comprise suitable solidor gel phase carriers or diluents. Examples of such carriers or diluentsinclude but are not limited to calcium carbonate, calcium phosphate,various sugars, starches, cellulose derivatives, gelatin, and polymerssuch as polyethylene glycols.

[0064] The compounds of the invention may be provided as physiologicallyacceptable salts wherein the claimed compound may form the negatively orthe positively charged species. Examples of salts in which the compoundforms the positively charged moiety include quaternary ammonium saltssuch as the hydrochloride, sulfate, carbonate, lactate, tartarate,maleate, succinate, etc. formed by the reaction of an amino group withthe appropriate acid.

[0065] As noted above, LPAAT-β appears to play a role in variouscellular pathways that have a connection to various diseases, disordersor conditions. The disclosure of the present invention showsunexpectedly that the pyrimidines set forth above inhibit the activityof LPAAT-β. This surprising inhibition is also specific for LPAAT-β, asthe compounds tested showed weak to no inhibitory activity for LPAAT-α.In particular, none of the compounds tested had an IC₅₀ of less than 40μM for LPAAT-α. In one use of the compounds of the present invention,the activity of LPAAT-β is reduced. The method comprises contactingLPAAT-β with a compound or salt thereof or composition of the presentinvention in an amount effective to reduce the LPAAT-β activity. TheLPAAT-β to be contacted may reside in a cell-free preparation or inintact cells, including cells within an animal.

[0066] In the context of the present invention, the term “animal” refersto any animal, including humans and other primates, rodents (e.g., mice,rats, and guinea pigs), lagamorphs (e.g., rabbits), bovines (e.g.,cattle), ovines (e.g., sheep), caprines (e.g., goats), porcines (e.g.,swine), equines (e.g., horses), canines (e.g., dogs), felines (e.g.,cats), domestic fowl (e.g., chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, othergallinaceous birds, etc), as well as feral or wild animals, includingsuch animals as ungulates (e.g., deer), bear, fish, lagamorphs, rodents,birds, etc. It is not intended that the term be limited to a particularage or sex. Thus, adult and newborn subjects, as well as fetuses,whether male or female, are encompassed by the term. A preferred animalwithin the present invention is a mammal, with humans particularlypreferred.

[0067] In another use of the compounds of the present invention, theproliferation of a cell (in which the activity of LPAAT-β is requiredfor the proliferation of the cell) is inhibited. The method comprisescontacting the cell with a compound or salt thereof or composition ofthe present invention in an amount effective to inhibit theproliferation of the cell. The cell to be contacted may be in vitro orin vivo in an animal. An example of a cell whose proliferation it isdesirable to inhibit is a tumor cell. However, there are other diseases,disorders and conditions with cell types other than tumor cells forwhich it may be desirable to inhibit proliferation of the cell. In thecontext of the present invention, the term “inhibiting” refers to bothtotal inhibition and partial inhibition (i.e., the inhibition need notbe 100%).

[0068] In another use of the compounds of the present invention, acancer (in which LPAAT activity is associated) is treated. The methodcomprises administering to an animal in need, a compound or salt thereofor composition of the present invention in an amount effective to treatthe cancer. In the context of the present invention, the term “treatinga cancer” refers to any of a variety of positive effects from thetreatment, including preventing the spread of a tumor, arresting tumorgrowth at a primary site, eradicating the tumor, relieving a symptomassociated with the cancer, or prolonging the survival time of theanimal treated. For example, as used herein, treating a cancer may havethe effect of (1) reducing the size of the tumor, (2) inhibiting (thatis, slowing to some extent, preferably stopping) tumor metastasis, (3)inhibiting to some extent (that is, slowing to some extent, preferablystopping) tumor growth, (4) relieving to some extent (or, preferably,eliminating) one or more symptoms associated with the cancer, and/or (5)prolonging the survival time of the recipient. In addition, treatmentfurther includes preventing tumor occurrence or recurrence. The methodmay further comprise inclusion of one or more other agents for treatinga cancer. Alternatively, the method may be used in conjunction with oneor more other cancer therapies, such as radiation, surgery or otherchemotherapy.

[0069] Suitable routes of administration may include, withoutlimitation, oral, rectal, transmucosal or intestinal administration orintramuscular, subcutaneous, intramedullary, intrathecal, directintraventricular, intravenous, intraperitoneal or intranasal injections.

[0070] Alternately, one may administer the compound or composition in alocal rather than systemic manner, for example, via injection of thecompound or composition directly into a solid tumor, often in a depot orsustained release formulation.

[0071] Furthermore, one may administer the compound or composition in atargeted drug delivery system, for example, in a liposome coated withtumor-specific antibody. The liposomes will be targeted to and taken upselectively by the tumor.

[0072] Compounds and compositions suitable for use in the methods of thepresent invention are compounds and compositions wherein the activeingredients are contained in an amount effective to achieve its intendedpurpose. Determination of an effective amount is well within thecapability of one of ordinary skill in the art, especially in light ofthe detailed disclosure provided herein.

[0073] For any compound or composition used in the methods of theinvention, the effective amount or dose can be estimated initially fromcell culture assays. For example, a dose can be formulated in animalmodels to achieve a circulating concentration range that includes theIC₅₀ as determined in cell culture (i.e., the concentration of the testcompound which achieves a half-maximal inhibition of LPAAT-β activity).Such information can be used to more accurately determine useful dosesin humans.

[0074] Toxicity and therapeutic efficacy of the compounds describedherein can be determined by standard pharmaceutical procedures in cellcultures or experimental animals for determining the LD₅₀ (the doselethal to 50% of the population) and the ED₅₀ (the dose therapeuticallyeffective in 50% of the population). The dose ratio between toxic andtherapeutic effects is the therapeutic index and it can be expressed asthe ratio between LD₅₀ and ED₅₀. Compounds which exhibit hightherapeutic indices are preferred. The data obtained from these cellculture assays and animal studies can be used in formulating a range ofdosage for use in human. The dosage of such compounds lies preferablywithin a range of circulating concentrations that include the ED₅₀ withlittle or no toxicity. The dosage may vary within this range dependingupon the dosage form employed and the route of administration utilized.The exact formulation, route of administration and dosage can be chosenby the individual physician in view of the patient's condition. (see,e.g., Fingl, et al., in “The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics,”(1975), Chapter 1, pp. 1).

[0075] Dosage amount and interval may be adjusted individually toprovide plasma levels of the active moiety which are sufficient tomaintain LPAAT-β inhibitory effects, or minimal effective concentration(MEC). The MEC will vary for each compound but can be estimated from invitro data; e.g., the concentration necessary to achieve 50-90%inhibition of LPAAT-β using the assays described herein. Dosagesnecessary to achieve the MEC will depend on individual characteristicsand route of administration. However, HPLC assays or bioassays can beused to determine plasma concentrations.

[0076] Dosage intervals can also be determined using MEC value.Compounds should be administered using a regimen which maintains plasmalevels above the MEC for 10-90% of the time, preferably between 30-90%and most preferably between 50-90%. In cases of local administration orselective uptake, the effective local concentration of the drug may notbe related to plasma concentration.

[0077] The amount of compound or composition administered will, ofcourse, be dependent on the subject being treated, on the subject'sweight, the severity of the affliction, the manner of administration andthe judgment of the prescribing physician. An exemplary systemic dailydosage is about 5 to about 200 mg/kg of body weight. Normally, fromabout 10 to about 100 mg/kg of body weight of the compounds of thepresent invention, in one or more dosages per day, is effective toobtain the desired results. One of ordinary skill in the art candetermine the optimal dosages and concentrations of the compounds of thepreferred embodiments of the present invention with only routineexperimentation.

[0078] The compounds of the present invention when used aresubstantially pure and preferably sterile. The phrase “substantiallypure” encompasses compounds created by chemical synthesis or compoundssubstantially free of chemicals which may accompany the compounds in thenatural state, as evidenced by thin layer chromatography (TLC) or highperformance liquid chromatography (HPLC).

[0079] A compound or salt thereof of the present invention, orpharmaceutical composition of either, may be used to coat a medicaldevice. A variety of medical devices, such as a stent, may be coated.The medical device may be composed of a bioadsorbable and biodegradablematerial. Due to the anti-proliferative properties of the compounds ofthe present invention, a stent or other medical device that is coatedwith such a compound or salt thereof or pharmaceutical composition ofeither may be used for inhibiting the proliferation of a cell. Thecoated medical devices of the present invention may be used in a varietyof ways. A preferred use is to inhibit the proliferation of tumor cells.

[0080] The following examples are offered by way of illustration and notby way of limitation.

EXAMPLES Example 16-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-p-tolyl-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0081] A mixture of 4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine (3.3 g, 20 mmol),p-tolylamine (3.4 g, 32 mmol) and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (12 ml) inethanol (150 ml) was heated under reflux for 40 hours. After cooling toroom temperature, filtration provided6-chloro-N*4*-p-tolyl-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine (2.8 g, 60% yield) as awhite solid.

[0082] To a mixture of 6-chloro-N*4*-p-tolyl-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine (2.8g, 11.9 mmol), 5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl boronic acid (3.96 g, 21.5mmol), palladium (II) acetate (0.2 g, 0.9 mmol) and triphenylphosphine(0.47 g, 1.8 mmol) was added a solution of sodium carbonate (6.36 g, 60mmol) in water (20 ml) followed by glyme (100 ml). The mixture wasstirred under an argon atmosphere at 90-95° C. for 18 hours. Filtrationand concentration of the filtrate yielded a residue which was purifiedby flash chromatography on silica gel eluting with ethyl acetate-hexane(1:3) to provide the title compound (3.48 g, 86% yield) as a whitepowder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.27 (s, 3H, CH₃), 3.88 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.27(s, 2H, NH₂), 6.72 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.10 (d, 2H, J=8.3 Hz, Ar), 7.16 (d, 1H,J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.44 (dd, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 7.63 (d, 2H, J-8.3Hz, Ar), 7.92 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 9.10 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 26-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0083] A mixture of 4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine (2.0 g, 12.2mmol), 4-chloro-phenylanmine (1.62 g, 12.2 mmol), andN,N-diisopropylethylamine (4.25 ml) in ethanol (75 ml) was heated underreflux for 40 hours. Additional portions of N,N-diisopropylethylamine (2ml) and ethanol (20 ml) were added and the reaction mixture was heatedunder reflux for 48 hours. A cloudy mixture was obtained. Filtration andconcentration of the filtrate yielded a residue which was purified byflash chromatography on silica gel eluting with ethyl acetate-hexane(1:3) to provide 6-chloro-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine(0.59 g, 19% yield) as white fluffy solid.

[0084] To a mixture of6-chloro-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine (0.5 g, 1.96mmol), 5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl boronic acid (0.73 g, 3.92 mmol),palladium (II) acetate (0.066 g, 0.294 mmol), and triphenylphosphine(0.154 g, 0.588 mmol) was added a solution of sodium carbonate (0.63 g,5.88 mmol) dissolved in water (6 ml) followed by glyme (20 ml). Thereaction mixture was stirred under an argon atmosphere at 90-95° C. for18 hours. After cooling to room temperature, the mixture was filteredthrough a pad of celite under suction and concentrated. The residue waspurified by flash chromatography on silica gel eluting with ethylacetate-hexane (1:3) to provide the title compound (0.350 g, 49% yield)as a white powder. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 3.86 (s, 3H, CH₃), 4.90 (s, 2H,NH₂), 6.58 (s, 1H, NH), 6.71 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.91 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar),7.32-7.41 (m, 5H, Ar), 7.87 (d, 1H, J=2.7 Hz, Ar).

Example 36-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(1H-indazol-6-yl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0085] Using 1H-indazol-6-yl-amine in place of 4-chloro-phenylamine inthe method described in Example 2 for the synthesis of6-chloro-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine provided6-chloro-N*4*-(1H-indazol-6-yl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine (42% yield).

[0086] Following the method described in Example2,6-chloro-N*4*-(1H-indazol-6-yl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine and5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl boronic acid provided a crude product whichwas purified by preparative thin layer chromatography on alumina plateseluting with methanol-ethyl acetate-hexane (1:4.5:4.5) yielding thetitle compound (45% yield) as a pale yellow solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ3.89 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.28 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.81 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.18 (d, 1H,J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.29-7.34 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.44 (dd, 1H, J=8.7 Hz, J=2.8 Hz,Ar), 7.64 (d, 1H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 7.93-7.94 (m, 2H, Ar), 8.05 (s, 1H,Ar), 9.34 (s, 1H, NH), 12.80 (s, 1H, Ar).

Example 46-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-trifluoromethylphenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0087] To a mixture of 4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine (0.304 g, 2.0mmol), 5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl boronic acid (0.373 g, 2.0 mmol),palladium (II) acetate (0.068 g, 0.30 mmol) and triphenylphosphine(0.157 g, 0.60 mmol) was added a solution of sodium carbonate (1.36 g,12.8 mmol) in water (5 ml) followed by glyme (20 ml). The mixture wasstirred under an atmosphere of argon for 1 hour. Filtration andconcentration of the filtrate provided a residue which was purified byflash chromatography on silica gel eluting with ethyl acetate-hexane(1:3) to provide4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine (0.314 g,58% yield) as a white powder.

[0088] To a stirred suspension of4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine (0.050 g,0.185 mmol) in ethanol (7.5 ml) was added a solution of hydrogenchloride in dioxane (4.0 M, 0.03 ml) followed by4-(trifluoromethyl)aniline (0.06 g, 0.37 mmol). The mixture was stirredunder reflux for 45 minutes. After evaporation of volatiles underreduced pressure, the residue was treated with 1.0 M hydrochloric acid(10 ml) and stirred for 30 min. Filtration provided the hydrochloridesalt of the title compound which was dissolved in methanol (10 ml). Asolution of sodium carbonate in water (1.0 M, 1 ml) was added. Afterstirring for 1 hour, volatiles were evaporated under reduced pressure.The crude product was treated with water (10 ml) and stirred for 15minutes. Filtration provided the title compound (0.053 g, 74% yield) asa white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 3.90 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.44 (s, 2H, NH₂),6.81 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.19 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.46 (dd, 1H, J=8.8 Hz,J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 7.61 (d, 2H, J=8.5 Hz, Ar), 7.94 (d, 1H, J=2.6 Hz, Ar),7.26 (d, 2H, J=8.5 Hz, Ar), 9.63 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 5N*4*-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0089] To a stirred suspension of4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine (0.054 g,0.20 mmol) in ethanol (7.5 ml) was added a solution of hydrogen chloridein dioxane (4.0 M, 0.025 ml) followed by 4-bromoaniline (0.069 g, 0.40mmol). After heating under reflux for 45 minutes, volatiles were removedunder reduced pressure. The residue was treated with 1.0 M hydrochloricacid (10 ml) and stirred for 30 minutes. Filtration provided thehydrochloride salt of the title compound (0.08 g, 90% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 3.90 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.71 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.30 (d, 1H, J=9.0 Hz,Ar), 7.57-7.59 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.65 (dd, 1H, J=9.0 Hz, J=2.4 Hz, Ar), 7.70(d, 1H, J=2.4 Hz, Ar), 7.80-7.86 (m, 2H, Ar), 11.08 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 64-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenol

[0090] Following the method described in Example5,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-hydroxyaniline provided the title compound (66% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 3.86 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.20 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.62 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.72(d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 7.15 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.41-7.47 (m, 3H,Ar), 7.86 (d, 1H, J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 9.09 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 76-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0091] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-methoxyaniline provided the title compound (88% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 3.74 (s, 3H, CH₃), 3.87 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.20 (s, 2H, NH₂),6.66 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.88 (d, 2H, J=9.0 Hz, Ar), 7.16 (d, 1H, J-8.9 Hz,Ar), 7.43 (dd, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, J-2.7 Hz, Ar), 7.62 (d, 2H, J=9.0 Hz, Ar),7.92 (d, 1H, J=2.7 Hz, Ar), 9.01 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 8N*4*-Benzothiazol-6-yl-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0092] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2-yl-amine andbenzothiazol-6-yl-amine provided the title compound (85% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 3.90 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.47 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.80 (d, 1H, J=2.1 Hz,Ar), 7.18-7.20 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.44-7.47 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.59-7.61 (m, 1H,Ar), 7.94-7.99 (m, 3H, Ar), 9.04 (s, 1H, Ar), 9.20 (s, 1H, J=2.1 Hz,Ar), 9.54 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 94-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzoicacid methyl ester

[0093] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and methyl4-aminobenzoate provided the title compound (87% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 3.83 (s, 3H, CH₃), 3.90 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.48 (s, 2H, NH₂),6.82 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.19 (d, 1H, J-8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.43 (dd, 1H, J=8.9 Hz,J—2.7 Hz, Ar), 7.87-7.97 (m, 5H, Ar), 9.67 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 10{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-phenyl}-methanol

[0094] To a stirred solution of the title compound of Example 9 intetrahydrofuran (5.0 ml), cooled to 0° C. was added a solution oflithium aluminum hydride in tetrahydrofuran (1.0 M, 0.5 ml). Afterstirring at 0° C. for 2 hours, aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (1.0 M,5.0 ml) was added carefully. The mixture was extracted withtetrahydrofuran (2×10 ml). The organic phase was washed with saturatedaqueous sodium chloride solution and dried over magnesium sulfate.Evaporation of the solvent under reduced pressure provided the titlecompound (0.031 g, 87% yield) as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 3.88(s, 3H, CH₃), 4.44 (d, 2H, J=5.7 Hz, CH₂), 5.06 (t, 1H, J=5.7 Hz, OH),6.29 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.72 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.17 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.23(d, 2H, J=8.5 Hz, Ar), 7.45 (dd, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 7.70 (d,2H, J=8.5 Hz, Ar), 7.91 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 9.20 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 116-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0095] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-nitroaniline provided the title compound (80% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆)δ 3.91 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.60 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.86 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.20 (d, 1H,J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.48 (dd, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 7.95 (d, 1H, J=2.8Hz, Ar), 8.08 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz, Ar), 8.17 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz, Ar), 10.02(s, 1H, NH).

Example 12N*4*-(4-Amino-phenyl)-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0096] A mixture of the title compound of Example 11 (0.060 g, 0.16mmol) and tin (II) chloride (0.19 g, 1.0 mmol) in a solution of 1.0 Mhydrochloric acid and methanol (1:10, 15 ml) was heated under reflux for2 hours. After evaporation of volatiles under reduced pressure, theresidue was treated with aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (1.0 M, 10ml) and stirred for 15 minutes. Filtration provided the title compound(0.035 g, 64% yield) as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 3.84 (s, 3H,CH₃), 4.83 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.08 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.54 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar),6.58 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.13 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.25 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz,Ar), 7.41 (dd, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, J-2.8 Hz, Ar), 7.89 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz, Ar),8.67 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 13 N*4*-Benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-yl-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0097] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and3,4-methylenedioxyaniline provided the title compound (77% yield). ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 3.88 (s, 3H, CH₃), 5.98 (s, 2H, CH₂), 6.28 (s, 2H, NH₂),6.67 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.84 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz, Ar), 7.00 (dd, 1H, J=8.3 Hz,J=1.7 Hz, Ar), 7.16 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.44 (dd, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, J—2.7Hz, Ar), 7.59 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.92 (d, 1H, J=2.7 Hz, Ar), 9.09 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 14N*4*-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0098] To a mixture of 4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine (0.625 g, 3.81mmol), 2,5-dichloro-phenyl boronic acid (0.726 g, 3.81 mmol), palladium(II) acetate (0.128 g, 0.57 mmol) and triphenylphosphine (0.30 g, 1.14mmol) was added a solution of sodium carbonate (2.0 g, 19.0 mmol) inwater (5 ml) followed by glyme (20 ml). The mixture was stirred under anargon atmosphere for 6 hours. Filtration and concentration of thefiltrate yielded the crude product which was purified by flashchromatography on silica gel eluting with ethyl acetate-chloroform(1:8). After evaporation of solvents under reduced pressure, the residuewas dissolved in ethanol (100 ml) and stirred while a solution ofhydrogen chloride in dioxane (4.0 M, 2.5 ml) was added. Afterevaporation of volatiles under reduced pressure, the residue was treatedwith ethyl acetate (25 ml) and stirred for 16 hours. Filtration providedthe hydrochloride salt of4-chloro-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine (0.330 g, 28%yield) as a white powder.

[0099] A mixture of the hydrochloride salt of4-chloro-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine (0.03 g, 0.096mmol) and 4-bromoaniline (0.034 g, 0.020 mmol) in ethanol (7.5 ml) washeated under reflux for 1 hour. After evaporation of the solvent underreduced pressure, the residue was treated with 1.0 N hydrochloric acid(10 ml) and stirred for 30 minutes. Filtration provided the crudeproduct, which was treated with ethyl acetate (10 ml) and stirred for 1hour. After filtration the solid was dissolved in methanol (10 ml) andtreated with aqueous sodium carbonate solution (1.0 M, 1 ml). Afterstirring for 1 hour, the solvent was evaporated under reduced pressureand the solid was treated with water (10 ml). After stirring for 15minutes, filtration provided the title compound (59% yield) as a whitepowder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 6.31 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.54 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.45 (d,2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.52 (dd, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, J-2.6 Hz, Ar), 7.60 (d, 1H,J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.64 (d, 1H, J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 7.77 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar),9.46 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 15 6-(2,5-Dichloro-phenyl)-N*4*-p-tolyl-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0100] Following the method described in Example 14, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine andp-tolylamine provided the title compound (70% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ2.27 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.27 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.41 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.11 (d, 2H,J=8.0 Hz, Ar), 7.50-7.62 (m, 5H, Ar), 9.19 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 166-(2,5-Dichloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0101] Following the method described in Example 14, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-methoxyaniline provided the title compound (58% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 3.74 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.22 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.36 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.89(d, 2H, J-8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.51 (dd, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 7.57-7.63(m, 4H, Ar), 9.11 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 174-[2-Amino-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenol

[0102] Following the method described in Example 14, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-hydroxyaniline provided the title compound (57% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 6.18 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.31 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.71 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz,Ar), 7.43 (d, 2H, J-8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.52 (dd, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, J=2.6 Hz, Ar),7.57 (d, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.61 (d, 1H, J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 8.97 (s, 1H,OH), 9.13 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 186-(2,5-Dichloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-trifuoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0103] Following the method described in Example 14, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-trifluoromethyl-aniline provided the title compound (60% yield). ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 6.38 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.63 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.54 (dd, 1H, J=8.6Hz, J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 7.60-7.66 (m, 4H, Ar), 8.00 (d, 2H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar),9.73 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 196-(2,5-Dichloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(1H-indazol-6-yl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0104] Following the method described in Example 14, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and1H-indazol-6-yl-amine provided the title compound (30% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 6.38 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.45 (s, 2H, Ar), 7.30-7.32 (m, 1H, Ar),7.52 (dd, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, J=2.7 Hz, Ar), 7.60 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.65 (m, 2H,Ar), 7.96 (s, 1H, Ar), 8.03 (s, 1H, Ar), 9.43 (s, 1H, NH), 12.81 (s, 1H,Ar).

Example 20N*4*-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0105] Following the method described in Example5,4-chloro-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-chloro-aniline provided the hydrochloride salt of the title compound(37% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 6.47 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.46 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz,Ar), 7.72-7.74 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.82-7.86 (m, 3H, Ar).

Example 214-[2-Amino-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl-amino]-benzoic acidmethyl ester

[0106] Following the method described in Example 14, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and methyl4-aminobezoate provided the title compound (67% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆)δ 3.83 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.40 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.64 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.54 (dd, 1H,J=8.6 Hz, J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 7.60 (d, 1H, J-8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.66 (d, 1H, J=2.6Hz, Ar), 7.88-7.96 (m, 4H, Ar), 9.74 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 22{4-[2-Amino-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl-amino]-phenyl}-methanol

[0107] Following the method described in Example 10, the title compoundof Example 21 and lithium aluminum hydride provided the title compound(44% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 4.45 (d, 2H, J=5.7 Hz, CH₂), 5.07 (t,1H, J=5.7 Hz, OH), 6.30 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.45 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.24 (d, 2H,J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.52 (dd, 1H, J-8.6 Hz, J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 7.59 (d, 2H, J=8.6Hz, Ar), 7.64 (d, 1H, J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 7.69 (d, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 9.27(s, 1H, NH).

Example 23N*4*-Benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-yl-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0108] Following the method described in Example 14, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and3,4-methylenedioxy-aniline provided the title compound (72% yield). ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 5.99 (s, 2H, CH₂), 6.23 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.44 (s, 2H, NH₂),6.85 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz, Ar), 6.98 (dd, 1H, J=8.4 Hz, J=2.1 Hz, Ar), 7.51(dd, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 7.57-7.60 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.63 (d, 1H,J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 9.19 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 244-[2-Amino-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzonitrile

[0109] Following the method described in Example 14, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-aminobenzonitrile provided the title compound (78% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 6.40 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.70 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.54 (dd, 1H, J=8.6 Hz,J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 7.55 (d, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.61 (d, 1H, J=2.6 Hz, Ar),7.72 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 8.01 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 9.84 (s, 1H,NH).

Example 256-(2,5-Dichloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0110] Following the method described in Example 14, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-nitroaniline provided the title compound (57% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆)δ 6.44 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.74 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.55 (dd, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, J=2.6 Hz,Ar), 7.62 (d, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.67 (d, 1H, J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 8.06 (d,2H, J=9.3 Hz, Ar), 8.17 (d, 2H, J=9.3 Hz, Ar), 10.09 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 266-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-p-tolyl-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0111] Magnesium turnings (0.346 g, 14.25 mmol) were activated byheating in an oven at 120° C. for 16 hours. Using oven-dried glassware,anhydrous tetrahydrofuran (50 ml) and a crystal of iodine were added tothe magnesium. 4-Chloro-2-iodotoluene was added by syringe and air wasremoved. Maintaining a positive flow of argon, the reaction was heatedunder reflux for 5.5 hours. After cooling to −78° C. (dry ice-acetone),a solution of trimethyl borate (2.47 g, 23.76 mmol) in anhydroustetrahydrofuran (10 ml) was added dropwise. After slowly warming to roomtemperature, the mixture was stirred for 16 hours. After carefuladdition of 1 M hydrochloric acid (20 ml), the mixture was extractedwith ether (3×50 ml). The combined extracts were washed with water (3×50ml), dried over magnesium sulfate, and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was washed with hexane to yield5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl boronic acid (0.537 g, 26% yield) as a whitepowder.

[0112] To a mixture of 4,6-dichloro-2-amino-pyrimidine (0.481 g, 2.93mmol), 5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl boronic acid (0.5 g, 2.93 mmol),palladium (II) acetate (0.1 g, 0.44 mmol), and triphenylphosphine (0.23g, 0.88 mmol) was added a solution of sodium carbonate (1.5 g, 14.6mmol) in water (5.0 ml) followed by glyme (20 ml). The mixture wasstirred under an argon atmosphere for 16 hours. After addition ofacetone (15 ml), the mixture was filtered through a pad of celite undersuction and the filtrate was concentrated under vacuum. The residualsolid was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel eluting withethyl acetate-hexane (1:9). After concentration under reduced pressure,the solid was dissolved in methanol and a solution of hydrogen chloridein dioxane (4.0 M, 5 ml) was added. After concentration under vacuum,the solid was treated with ethyl acetate (5 ml) and stirred for onehour. Filtration provided the hydrochloride salt of4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl) pyrimidin-2-yl-amine (0.30 g, 35%yield) as a white powder.

[0113] To a stirred suspension of the hydrochloride salt of4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine (0.01 g,0.0344 mmol) in ethanol (5 ml) was added a solution of hydrogen chloridein dioxane (4.0 M, 0.01 ml) followed by p-tolylamine (0.074 g, 0.068mmol). The mixture was heated under reflux for 75 minutes. Afterevaporation of volatiles under reduced pressure, the residue was treated1.0 M hydrochloric acid (10 ml) and stirred for 30 minutes. Afterfiltration the solid was dissolved in methanol (5 ml) and treated with asolution of sodium carbonate in water (1.0 M, 1.0 ml). After stirringfor 30 minutes volatiles were evaporated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was treated with water (10 ml) and stirred for 15 minutes.Filtration provided the title compound (0.011 g, 98% yield) as a whitepowder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.27 (s, 3H, CH₃), 2.34 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.07(s, 1H, Ar), 6.33 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.10 (d, 2H, J=8.3 Hz, Ar), 7.30 (d, 1H,J=8.2 Hz, Ar), 7.35-7.40 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.61 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz, Ar), 9.09(s, 1H, NH).

Example 276-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0114] Following the method described in Example 26,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-chloroaniline provided the title compound (78% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 2.34 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.10 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.45 (s, 2H, NH₂),7.30-7.33 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.37 (dd, 1H, J=8.1 Hz, J=2.3 Hz, Ar), 7.41 (d,1H, J=2.2 Hz, Ar), 7.80-7.83 (m, 2H, Ar), 9.35 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 286-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0115] Following the method described in Example 26,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-methoxy-phenylamine provided the title compound (52% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 2.34 (s, 3H, CH₃), 3.74 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.01 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.28(s, 2H, NH₂), 6.87-6.89 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.30 (d, 1H, J=8.2 Hz, Ar),7.34-7.39 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.60 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 9.01 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 296-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0116] Following the method described in Example 26,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-trifluoromethyl-phenylamine provided the title compound (46% yield).¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.36 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.17 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.54 (s, 2H,NH₂), 7.32 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz, Ar), 7.38 (dd, 1H, J=8.1 Hz, J—2.3 Hz, Ar),7.43 (d, 1H, J=2.1 Hz, Ar), 7.61 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 8.00 (d, 2H,J=8.5 Hz, Ar), 9.63 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 30N*4*-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0117] Following the method described in Example 26,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-bromoaniline provided the title compound (84% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆)δ 2.35 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.10 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.45 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.31 (d, 1H,J=8.3 Hz, Ar), 7.37 (dd, 1H, J=8.2 Hz, J=2.3 Hz, Ar), 7.41 (d, 1H, J=2.3Hz, Ar), 7.43-7.45 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.78-7.75 (m, 2H, Ar), 9.35 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 316-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(1H-indazol-6-yl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0118] Following the method described in Example 26,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and1H-indazol-6-yl-amine provided the title compound (73% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 2.37 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.17 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.35 (s, 2H, NH₂),7.30-7.33 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.37 (dd, 1H, J=8.2 Hz, J=2.3 Hz, Ar), 7.43 (d,1H, J=2.3 Hz, Ar), 7.64 (d, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.95 (s, 1H, Ar), 8.04(s, 1H, Ar), 9.33 (s, 1H, NH), 12.80 (s, 1H, Ar).

Example 324-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-benzonitrile

[0119] Following the method described in Example 26,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-amino-benzonitrile provided the title compound (71% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 2.36 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.19 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.61 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.32(d, 1H, J=8.2 Hz, Ar), 7.38 (dd, 1H, J=8.2 Hz, J=2.3 Hz, Ar), 7.43 (d,1H, J-2.3 Hz, Ar), 7.72 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 8.00 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz,Ar), 9.73 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 33{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-phenyl}-methanol

[0120] Following the method described in Example 14, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine andmethyl 4-aminobenzoate provided4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzoicacid methyl ester (85% yield).

[0121] Following the method described in Example 10,4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzoicacid methyl ester provided the title compound (76% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 2.35 (s, 3H, CH₃), 4.45 (d, 2H, J=5.4 Hz, CH₂), 5.06 (t, 1H,J=5.4 Hz, OH), 6.09 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.36 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.24 (d, 2H, J=8.1Hz, Ar), 7.30-7.40 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.68 (d, 2H, J=8.1 Hz, Ar), 9.17 (s, 1H,NH).

Example 346-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*2*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0122] A mixture of 2,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-4-yl-amine (0.492 g, 3.0mmol) and 4-chloro-aniline (1.54 g, 12.0 mmol) in dioxane (25 ml) washeated under reflux for 3 hours. After cooled to room temperature, themixture was filtered. Concentration of the filtrate under reducedpressure provided the crude product which was purified by flashchromatography on silica gel eluting with ethyl acetate-hexane (1:3) toprovide 6-chloro-N*2*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine (0.32 g,42% yield) as a white powder.

[0123] A mixture of6-chloro-N*2*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine (0.077 g, 0.30mmol), 5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl boronic acid (0.112 g, 0.60 mmol),palladium (II) acetate (0.017 g, 0.075 mmol),2-(dicyclohexylphosphino)biphenyl (0.105 g, 0.30 mmol) and potassiumphosphate (0.254 g, 1.2 mmol) in dry toluene (3.5 ml) was heated at90-100° C. under an argon atmosphere for 18 hours. After cooling to roomtemperature, ether (20 ml) was added and the mixture was washed withaqueous sodium hydroxide solution (1.0 M, 10 ml), with saturated aqueoussodium chloride solution (10 ml), and dried over magnesium sulfate.After concentrating under reduced pressure, the residue was purified byflash chromatography on silica gel eluting with ethyl acetate-hexane(1:3) to provide the title compound (0.032 g, 30% yield) as a whitepowder.

[0124] Alternatively, to a mixture of 2,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-4-yl-amine(1.64 g, 10.0 mmol), 5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl boronic acid (1.84 g,10.0 mmol), palladium (II) acetate (0.337 g, 1.0 mmol) andtriphenylphosphine (0.786 g, 3.0 mmol) was added a solution of sodiumcarbonate (5.3 g, 50.0 mmol) in water (10 ml) followed by glyme (50 ml).The mixture was stirred under an argon atmosphere for 24 hours. Afteraddition of acetone (50 ml), filtration and concentration of thefiltrate provided the crude product which was treated with chloroform(50 ml) and stirred for 1 hour. Filtration provided a solid which wasdissolved in ethanol (50 ml). A solution of hydrogen chloride in dioxane(4.0 M, 5 ml) was added and volatiles were evaporated under reducepressure. The residue was treated with ethyl acetate (25 ml) and stirredfor 2 hours. Filtration provided the hydrochloride salt of2-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl-amine (0.42 g, 14%yield).

[0125] To a stirred suspension of the hydrochloride salt of2-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl-amine (0.023 g,0.075 mmol) in ethanol (7.0 ml) was added 4-chloroaniline (0.025 g, 0.20mmol). The mixture was stirred under reflux for 6 hours. Afterevaporation of the solvent under reduced pressure, the residue wastreated with hydrochloric acid (1.0 M, 10 ml) and stirred for 30minutes. Filtration provided the hydrochloride salt of6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*2*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diaminewhich was treated with methanol (10 ml) and stirred while a solution ofsodium carbonate in water (1.0 M, 1 ml) was added. After stirring for 1hour, solvents were evaporated under reduced pressure. The residualsolid was treated with water (10 ml) and stirred for 15 minutes.Filtration provided the title compound (0.019 g, 70% yield) as a whitepowder. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 4.80 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.62 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.94 (d,1H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 6.98 (s, 1H, NH), 7.27-7.30 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.36 (dd,1H, J=8.8 Hz, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 7.61-7.63 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.93 (d, 1H, J=2.8Hz, Ar),

Example 356-(5-Chloro-2-methoxyphenyl)-N*2*-(1H-indazol-6yl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0126] Following the method described in Example 34, the hydrochloridesalt of 2-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl-amine and6-aminoindazole provided the title compound (85% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 3.88 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.58 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.15 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.19(d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.42-7.48 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.56 (d, 1H, J=8.6 Hz,Ar), 7.89 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.91 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 8.11 (s, 1H, Ar),9.13 (s, 1H, NH), 12.70 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 36N-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-2-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine4,6-diamine

[0127] Hydrogen chloride gas (˜200 mmol) was passed into a solution of5-chloro-2-methoxy-benzonitrile(1.68 g, 10.0 mmol) in ethanol (50 ml).After stirring for 48 hours, the mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was treated with ethyl acetate (25 ml) and stirredfor 1 hour. Filtration provided 5-chloro-2-methoxy-benzimidic acid ethylester (1.20 g, 56% yield) as a white powder.

[0128] A mixture of 5-chloro-2-methoxy-benzimidic acid ethyl ester (1.0g, 4.0 mmol) and a solution of ammonia in methanol (7.0 M, 50 ml) wasstirred for 48 hours. Evaporation of volatiles under reduced pressureprovided 5-chloro-2-methoxy-benzylideneamine (0.875 g, 99% yield).

[0129] To a mixture of 5-chloro-2-methoxy-benzylideneamine (0.62 g, 2.8mmol) and diethyl malonate (0.672 g, 4.2 mmol) in ethanol (10 ml) wasadded a 25% solution of sodium methoxide in methanol (1.51 g, 7.0 mmol).After stirring at 60-65° C. for 16 hours, solvents were evaporated underreduced pressure. The residue was treated with water (10 ml) and themixture was acidified to pH 2 by addition of concentrated hydrochloricacid. After addition of hexane (20 ml), the mixture was stirred for 1hour. Filtration provided2-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine-4,6-diol (0.45 g, 64% yield) asa beige powder.

[0130] A mixture of 2-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine-4,6-diol(0.45 g, 1.55 mmol) and phosphorus oxychloride (20 ml) was heated underreflux for 6 hours. Unreacted phosphorus oxychloride was evaporatedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatographyon silica gel eluting with chloroform to provide4,6-dichloro-2-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine (0.35 g, 68%yield) as a white powder.

[0131] A pressure bottle was charged with tetrahydrofuran (50 ml) andcooled to 0° C. Ammonia gas was passed through the tetrahydrofuran untilsaturated. To this solution was added4,6-dichloro-2-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine (0.15 g, 0.52mmol) and the mixture was heated at 75-80° C. for 18 hours. Evaporationof volatiles under reduced pressure provided the hydrochloride salt of6-chloro-2-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl-amine (0.10 g,71%).

[0132] To a stirred suspension of the hydrochloride salt of6-chloro-2-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl-amine (0.020 g,0.065 mmol) in ethanol (5.0 ml) was added 4-bromoaniline (0.022 g, 0.13mmol). After heating under reflux for 20 hours, the solvent wasevaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was treated with 1.0 Mhydrochloric acid (10 ml) and stirred for 30 minutes. Filtrationprovided a solid which was treated with methanol (10 ml) and stirredwhile a solution of sodium carbonate in water (1.0 M, 1 ml) was added.After stirring for 1 hour, the solvents were evaporated under reducedpressure. The residue was treated with water (10 ml) and stirred for 15minutes. Filtration provided the title compound (0.011 g, 42% yield) asa beige powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 3.83 (s, 3H, CH₃), 5.74 (s, 1H, Ar),6.50 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.14 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.40-7.45 (m, 3H, Ar),7.55 (d, 1H, J=2.7 Hz), 7.65-7.67 (m, 2H, Ar), 9.16 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 372-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N-(1H-indazol-6-yl)-pyrimidine4,6-diamine

[0133] Following the method described in Example 36, the hydrochloridesalt of 6-chloro-2-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl-amine and6-aminoindazole provided the title compound (0.02 g, 83% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 3.83 (s, 3H, CH₃), 5.82 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.47 (s, 2H, NH₂),7.14-7.18 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.44 (d, 1H, J—8.8 Hz, J=2.7 Hz, Ar), 7.50 (d,1H, J=2.7 Hz, Ar), 7.61 (d, 1H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 7.91 (s, 1H, Ar), 8.03(s, 1H, Ar), 9.13 (s, 1H, NH), 12.73 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 38[6-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-2-methyl-pyrimidin-4-yl]-(4-chloro-phenyl)-amine

[0134] To a mixture of 5-chloro-2-methoxy-benzoic acid (2.0 g, 10.7mmol) and acetonitrile (50 ml) was added 1,1′-carbonyldiimidazole (2.1g, 12.8 mmol) and stirred until gas evolution ceased (10 minutes). Theresulting solution containing(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-imidazol-1-yl-methanone was used immediatelyin the next step.

[0135] To a stirred mixture of ethyl malonate sodium salt (3.8 g, 24.7mmol) and magnesium sulfate (3.2 g, 26.3 mmol) in acetonitrile (60 ml)was added triethylamine (4.7 ml, 33.5 mmol) under an argon atmosphere.After stirring for 2 hours, the solution containing(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-imidazol-1-yl-methanone was added. Afterstirring at 80° C. for 2 hours, magnesium chloride (2.5 g, 26.3 mmol)was added and the mixture was stirred for 16 hours. After cooling to 10°C., concentrated hydrochloric acid (5 ml) was added and the mixture wasstirred for 30 minutes. The layers were separated and the aqueous layerwas extracted with ethyl acetate (3×60 ml). The combined organic layerswere dried over magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica geleluting with ethyl acetate-hexane (1:4 followed by 1:3) to provide3-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-3-oxopropionic acid ethyl ester (2.3 g,76% yield) as an oil. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 1.23 (t, 3H, J=8.7 Hz CH₃), 3.89(s, 3H, CH₃), 3.94 (s, 2H, CH₂), 4.17 (q, 2H, CH₂), 6.91 (d, 1H, J=8.6Hz, Ar), 7.45 (dd, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 7.85 (d, 1H, J=2.6 Hz,Ar).

[0136] A mixture of 3-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-3-oxopropionic acidethyl ester (0.9 g, 3.2 mmol), acetamidine hydrochloride (448 mg, 4.7mmol) and potassium carbonate (1.3 g, 9.6 mmol) in ethanol (15 ml) wasstirred at 100° C. in thick wall tube for 60 hours. After cooling toroom temperature, the mixture was poured into ice cold water. The solidwas collected by filtration, washed with water and ether and dried undervacuum to provide6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-2-methyl-3H-pyrimidin-4-one (530 mg, 68%yield) as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.32 (s, 3H, CH₃), 3.85 (s,3H, CH₃), 6.77 (s, 1H, CH, Ar), 7.15 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.45 (dd,1H, J=8.8 Hz, J=2.9 Hz, Ar), 7.90 (d, 1H, J=2.9 Hz, Ar), 12.42 (s, 1H,NH).

[0137] To a suspension of6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-2-methyl-3H-pyrimidin-4-one (520 mg, 2.1mmol) in dichloromethane (20 ml) and 1,4-dioxane (20 ml) was addedN,N-dimethylformamide (0.2 ml) followed by a solution of oxalyl chloridein dichloromethane (2 M, 4.2 ml). After stirring for 1 hour, the mixturewas concentrated under vacuum. The residue was partitioned between ethylacetate (100 ml) and saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution (60ml). The organic phase was dried over magnesium sulfate and concentratedunder vacuum to give4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-2-methyl-pyrimidine (530 mg, 94%yield) as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.67 (s, 3H, CH₃), 3.91 (s,3H, CH₃), 7.26 (d, 1H, J=9.2 Hz, Ar), 7.59 (dd, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, J=2.6 Hz,Ar), 7.95 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.96 (d, 1H, J=2.9 Hz, Ar).

[0138] To an argon saturated solution of4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-2-methyl-pyrimidine (50 mg, 0.18mmol), 4-chloroaniline (23 mg, 0.18 mmol),rac-2,2′-bis(diphenylphosphino)-1,1′-binaphthyl (66 mg, 0.1 mmol) andsodium tert-butoxide (26 mg, 0.27 mmol) in toluene (10 ml) was addedtris(dibenzylideneacetone)-dipalladium (92 mg, 0.1 mmol). After stirringat 80° C. under an argon atmosphere for 6 hours, the mixture wasconcentrated under vacuum. The residue was purified by flashchromatography on silica gel eluting with ethyl acetate-hexane (1:5followed by 1:3) to provide the title compound (33 mg, 51% yield) as awhite powder.

[0139] Alternatively, a solution of4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-2-methyl-pyrimidine (50 mg, 0.18mmol) and 4-chloroaniline (23 mg, 0.18 mmol) in ethanol (10 ml) wasstirred at 80° C. under an argon atmosphere for 5 hours. Afterconcentration under vacuum the crude product was crystallized (ethylacetate) to give the title compound (40 mg, 60% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆)δ 2.53 (s, 3H, CH₃), 3.33 (s, 3H, CH₃), 7.23 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.33(s, 1H, Ar), 7.41 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.51 (dd, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, J=2.8Hz, Ar), 7.79 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 8.0 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 9.75 (s,1H, NH).

Example 39[6-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-2-methyl-pyrimidin-4-yl]-(4-bromo-phenyl)-amine

[0140] Following the method described in Example 38, using4-bromo-aniline in place of 4-chloroaniline provided the title compound(41% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.52 (s, 3H, CH₃), 3.73 (s, 3H, CH₃),7.18 (d, 1H, J-8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.30 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.52 (dd, 1H,J=8.8 Hz, J=2.9 Hz, Ar), 7.69 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.74 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar),7.99 (d, 1H, J=2.9 Hz, Ar).

Example 40[6-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-2-methyl-pyrimidin4-yl]-(1H-indazol-6-yl)-amine

[0141] Following the method described in Example 38 (alternate method),using 6-aminoindazol in place of 4-chloroaniline provided the titlecompound (71% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.58 (s, 3H, CH₃), 3.92 (s, 3H,CH₃), 7.19-7.21 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.23 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.39 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.51 (dd, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 7.69 (d, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar),7.97 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.99 (d, 1H, J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 8.31 (s, 1H, Ar), 9.80 (s,1H, NH), 12.85 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 41[6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-2-methyl-pyrimidin-4-yl]-(4-bromo-phenyl)-amine

[0142] 3-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-3-oxopropionic acid ethyl ester wasprepared according to the method described in Example 38 for thesynthesis of 3-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-3-oxopropionic acid ethylester (71% yield).

[0143] 4-Chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-2-methyl-pyrimidine wasprepared according to the method described in Example 38 for thesynthesis of 4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-2-methyl-pyrimidinein two steps using 3-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-3-oxopropionic acidethyl ester and acetamidine hydrochloride (11% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆)δ 2.36 (s, 3H, CH₃), 2.68 (s, 3H, CH₃), 7.40 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz, Ar), 7.49(dd, 1H, J=8.3 Hz, J=2.3 Hz, Ar), 7.57 (d, 1H, J=2.3 Hz, Ar), 7.79 (s,1H, Ar).

[0144] Following the method described in Example 38,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-2-methyl-pyrimidine and4-bromoaniline provided the title compound (21% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆)δ 2.48 (s, 3H, CH₃), 2.54 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.71 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.36 (d, 1H,J=8.2 Hz, Ar), 7.42 (dd, 1H, J=8.2 Hz, J=2.2 Hz, Ar), 7.47 (d, 1H, J=2.1Hz, Ar), 7.52 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.73 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 9.72(s, 1H, NH).

Example 42[6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-2-methyl-pyrimidin-4-yl]-(4-chloro-phenyl)-amine

[0145] Following the method described in Example 38 (alternate method),4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-2-methyl-pyrimidine and4-chloroaniline provided the title compound (97% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 2.35 (s, 3H, CH₃), 2.53 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.71 (s, 1H, Ar),7.35-7.44 (m, 4H, Ar), 7.49 (d, 1H, J=2.2 Hz, Ar), 7.78 (d, 1H, J=8.8Hz, Ar), 9.72 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 43[6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-2-methyl-pyrimidin-4-yl]-(1H-indazol-6-yl)-amine

[0146] Following the method described in Example 38 (alternate method),4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-2-methyl-pyrimidine and6-aminoindazol provided the title compound (64% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆)δ 2.32 (s, 3H, CH₃), 2.57 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.78 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.18 (dd, 1H,J=8.7 Hz, J=1.6 Hz, Ar), 7.36 (d, 1H, J=8.2 Hz, Ar), 7.43 (dd, 1H, J=8.2Hz, J=2.3 Hz, Ar), 7.49 (d, 1H, J=2.2 Hz, Ar), 7.69 (d, 1H, J=8.6 Hz,Ar), 7.97 (s, 1H, Ar), 8.33 (s, 1H, Ar), 9.75 (s, 1H, NH), 12.89 (s, 1H,NH).

Example 44{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-methanol

[0147] A mixture of 4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine (6.6 g, 40 mmol),4-aminobenzyl alcohol (8.0 g, 65 mmol) and N,N-diisopropylethylamine (15ml) in ethanol (200 ml) was heated under reflux for 72 hours.Concentration under reduced pressure provided a solid which was stirredwith 1.0 M hydrochloric acid (200 ml) for 1 hour, filtered, dried underreduced pressure, stirred with ethyl acetate (200 ml) for 2 hours,filtered, and dissolved in methanol (300 ml). Aqueous sodium carbonatesolution (1.0 M, 50 ml) was added. After stirring for 2 hours, volatileswere evaporated under reduced pressure and water (200 ml) was added.Filtration and drying provided[4-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4-yl-amino)-phenyl]-methanol (6.3 g, 63%yield) as a white powder.

[0148] To a mixture of[4-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4-yl-amino)-phenyl]-methanol (6.0 g, 24mmol), 5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl boronic acid (7.7 g, 38.4 mmol),palladium (II) acetate (0.54 g, 2.4 mmol) and triphenylphosphine (1.26g, 4.8 mmol) was added a solution of sodium carbonate (12.7 g, 120 mmol)in water (80 ml) followed by glyme (300 ml). The mixture was stirredunder an argon atmosphere at 95-105° C. for 18 hours. Filtration andconcentration of the filtrate yielded a residue which was purified byflash chromatography on silica gel eluting with ethyl acetate-hexane(1:3) to provide the title compound (5.5 g, 62% yield) as a whitepowder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.38 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 4.13 (q, 2H,J=6.9 Hz, CH₂), 4.45 (d, 2H, J=5.7 Hz, CH₂), 5.07 (t, 1H, J=5.7 Hz, OH),6.26 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.77 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.14 (d, 1H, J-8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.24(d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz, Ar), 7.41 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 2.8 Hz, Ar), 7.64 (d, 2H,J=8.3 Hz, Ar), 7.93 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 9.12 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 454-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzonitrile

[0149] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-aminobenzonitrile provided the title compound (90% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 3.90 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.54 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.81 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.19(d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.47 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 2.8 Hz, Ar), 7.71 (d, 2H,J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 7.94 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 8.02 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar),9.76 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 466-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0150] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-nitroaniline provided the title compound (84% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆)δ 1.42 (t, 3H, J=4.6 Hz, CH₃), 4.18 (q, 2H, J=4.5 Hz, CH₂), 6.59 (s, 2H,NH₂), 6.89 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.14 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.44 (dd, 1H, J=8.8,2.8 Hz, Ar), 7.93 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 8.06-8.19 (m, 4H, Ar), 9.96 (s,1H, NH).

Example 472-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanol

[0151] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-aminophenethyl alcohol provided the title compound (94% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 2.69 (t, 2H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂),3.56-3.61 (m, 2H, CH₂), 4.12 (q, 2H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₂), 4.62 (t, 1H, J=5.1Hz, OH), 6.22 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.77 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.12-7.15 (m, 3H, Ar),7.40 (dd, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, 2.9 Hz, Ar), 7.56 (d, 2H, J=8.2 Hz, Ar), 7.94(d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 9.53 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 482-{4-[2-Amino-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanol

[0152] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-aminophenethyl alcohol provided the title compound (46% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 2.68 (t, 2H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₂), 3.58-3.61 (m, 2H, CH₂), 4.62(t, 1H, J=5.0 Hz, OH), 6.28 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.41 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.14 (d, 2H,J=8.2 Hz, Ar), 7.50-7.63 (m, 5H, Ar), 9.21 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 492-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanol

[0153] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-aminophenethyl alcohol provided the title compound (51% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 2.35 (s, 3H, CH₃), 2.68 (t, 2H, J-7.1 Hz, CH₂), 3.56-3.61(m, 2H, CH₂), 4.62 (t, 1H, J=5.2 Hz, OH), 6.07 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.33 (s, 2H,NH₂), 7.14 (d, 2H, J=8.3 Hz, Ar), 7.30-7.40 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.61 (d, 2H,J=8.3 Hz, Ar), 9.11 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 502-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanol

[0154] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-aminophenethyl alcohol provided the title compound (86% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 2.68 (t, 2H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₂), 3.57-3.61 (m, 2H, CH₂), 3.88(s, 3H, CH₃), 4.62 (s, 1H, OH), 6.26 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.72 (s, 1H, Ar),7.12-7.18 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.43-7.45 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.63 (d, 2H, J=7.9 Hz,Ar), 7.92 (s, 1H, Ar), 9.13 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 516-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-5-methyl-N*4*-(1H-indazol-6-yl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0155] To a stirred mixture of guanidine hydrochloride (1.91 g, 20.0mmol) and diethyl methylmalonate (3.48 g, 20.0 mmol) in ethanol (30 ml)was added sodium methoxide (2.7 g, 50.0 mmol, 25% in methanol) dropwise.The cloudy mixture was stirred at 60-70° C. for 16 hours. Afterevaporation of volatiles under reduced pressure, the residue was treatedwith 1.0 M hydrochloric acid until pH=2. Filtration and drying provided2-amino-4,6-dihydroxy-5-methyl-pyrimidine (2.5 g, 90% yield) as a whitepowder.

[0156] A mixture of 2-amino-4,6-dihydroxy-5-methyl-pyrimidine (2.0 g,14.2 mmol) in phosphorus oxychloride (25 ml) was stirred under refluxfor 4 hours. Volatiles were evaporated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel eluting withethyl acetate-hexane (1:3) to provide2-amino-4,6-dichloro-5-methyl-pyrimidine (0.4 g, 16% yield) as a whitepowder.

[0157] To a mixture of 2-amino-4,6-dichloro-5-methyl-pyrimidine (0.18 g,1.0 mmol), 5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl boronic acid (0.19 g, 1.0 mmol),palladium (II) acetate (0.034 g, 0.15 mmol) and triphenylphosphine(0.079 g, 0.30 mmol) was added a solution of sodium carbonate (0.64 g,6.0 mmol) in water (5 ml) followed by glyme (20 ml). The mixture wasstirred under an argon atmosphere at room temperature for 72 hours.Filtration and concentration of the filtrate yielded a residue which waspurified by flash chromatography on silica gel eluting with ethylacetate-hexane (1:3) to provide2-amino-4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxyphenyl)-5-methyl-pyrimidine (0.06g, 21% yield) as a white powder.

[0158] Following the method described in Example4,2-amino-4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxyphenyl)-5-methyl-pyrimidine and1H-indazol-6-yl-amine provided the title compound (60% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 1.86 (s, 3H, CH₃), 3.78 (s, 3H, CH₃), 5.97 (s, 2H, NH₂),7.13 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.22 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.44 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz,Ar), 7.64 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.98 (s, 2H, Ar), 8.18 (s, 1H, NH),12.83 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 525-Bromo-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(1H-indazol-6-yl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0159] To a stirred mixture of 4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine (2.46g, 15.0 mmol) and sodium acetate (6.15 g, 75.0 mmol) in acetic acid (150ml) was added bromine (3.24 g, 20.25 mmol) dropwise. The mixture wasthen stirred at 60° C. for 2 hours. Volatiles were evaporated underreduced pressure. The residue was stirred with water (500 ml) for 1hour, filtered, and dried under reduced pressure to provide2-amino-4,6-dichloro-5-bromo-pyrimidine (3.2 g, 88% yield) as a whitesolid.

[0160] To a mixture of 2-amino-4,6-dichloro-5-bromo-pyrimidine (1.22 g,5.0 mmol), 5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl boronic acid (1.03 g, 5.5 mmol),palladium (II) acetate (0.17 g, 0.75 mmol) and triphenylphosphine (0.393g, 1.5 mmol) was added a solution of sodium carbonate (3.18 g, 30 mmol)in water (20 ml) followed by glyme (100 ml). The mixture was stirredunder an argon atmosphere at room temperature for 72 hours. Filtrationand concentration of the filtrate yielded a residue which was purifiedby flash chromatography on silica gel eluting with ethyl acetate-hexane(1:3) to provide5-bromo-4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2ylamine (0.40g, 23% yield) as a beige powder.

[0161] Following the method described in Example4,5-bromo-4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2ylamine and1H-indazol-6-yl-amine provided the title compound (68% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 3.79 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.46 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.15 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz,Ar), 7.24 (d, 1H, J=2.7 Hz, Ar), 7.38 (dd, 1H, J=8.7 Hz, 1.6 Hz, Ar),7.46 (dd, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, 2.7 Hz, Ar), 7.68 (d, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.84(s, 1H, Ar), 7.80 (s, 1H, Ar), 8.43 (s, 1H, NH), 12.93 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 536-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-p-tolyl-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0162] To a mixture of 4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine (0.50 g, 3.0mmol), 5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl boronic acid (0.61 g, 3.0 mmol),palladium (II) acetate (0.10 g, 0.46 mmol), and triphenylphosphine (0.24g, 0.91 mmol) was added a solution of sodium carbonate (1.6 g, 15.2mmol) in water (5 ml) followed by glyme (20 ml). The mixture was stirredunder an argon atmosphere at room temperature for 3.5 hours. Acetone (20ml) was added and the mixture was filtered through a pad of celite undersuction. The filtrated was concentrated under reduced pressure and theresidue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel eluting with15% ethyl acetate-hexane followed by 20% ethyl acetate-hexane to provide4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine (0.625 g, 73%yield) as a white powder.

[0163] To a stirred suspension of4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine (0.030 g,0.106 mmol) in ethanol (5 ml) was added a solution of hydrogen chloridein dioxane (4.0 M, 0.015 ml) followed by p-tolylamine (0.014 g, 0.127mmol). After heating under reflux for 3.5 hours, the volatiles wereevaporated under reduced pressure. The residue was treated with 1.0 Mhydrochloric acid (10 ml) and stirred overnight. After filtration, thesolid was dissolved in methanol (10 ml) and treated with aqueous sodiumcarbonate solution (1.0 M, 1 ml). After stirring for 0.5 hours, thevolatiles were evaporated under reduced pressure, the solid was stirredwith water (10 ml) for 15 minutes, and filtered to provide the titlecompound (0.020 g, 53% yield) as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37(t, 3H, J=6.8 Hz, CH₃), 2.27 (s, 3H, CH₃), 4.12 (q, 2H, J=6.6 Hz, CH₂),6.25 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.75 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.10-7.14 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.40-7.42(m, 1H, Ar), 7.55 (d, 2H, J=8.0 Hz, Ar), 7.92 (s, 1H, Ar), 9.05 (s, 1H,NH).

Example 546-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(1H-indazol-6-yl)-pyrimdine-2,4-diamine

[0164] Following the method described in Example 53,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and1H-indazol-6-ylamine provided the title compound (65% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 1.34 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 4.13 (q, 2H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₂),6.26 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.85 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.14 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.30(d, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.41 (dd, 1H, J-8.9 Hz, 2.7 Hz, Ar), 7.65 (d, 1H,J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.95-7.97 (m, 3H, Ar), 9.27 (s, 1H, NH), 12.80 (s, 1H,NH).

Example 556-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0165] Following the method described in Example 53,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-chloro-phenylamine provided the title compound (45% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 1.39 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 4.14 (q, 2H, J=6.5 Hz, CH₂),6.36 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.78 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.15 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.32(d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.41 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 2.8 Hz, Ar), 7.79 (d, 2H,J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.91 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz), 9.31 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 566-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0166] Following the method described in Example 53,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-trifluoromethyl-phenylamine provided the title compound (78% yield).¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.40 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 4.15 (q, 2H, J=6.9 Hz,CH₂), 6.45 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.84 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.16 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar),7.43 (dd, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, 2.8 Hz, Ar), 7.61 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.93(d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 7.99 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz), 9.59 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 574-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-benzonitrile

[0167] Following the method described in Example 53,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-amino-benzonitrile provided the title compound (74% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 1.41 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 4.15 (q, 2H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂),6.53 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.84 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.17 (d, 1H, J-8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.43(dd, 1H, J=8.8, 2.9 Hz, Ar), 7.71 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.92 (d, 1H,J=2.9 Hz, Ar), 8.00 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 9.70 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 586-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0168] Following the method described in Example 53,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-methoxy-phenylamine provided the title compound (61% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 1.34 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 3.74 (s, 3H, CH₃), 4.10 (q, 2H,J=7.0 Hz, CH₂), 6.18 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.71 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.89 (d, 2H, J=8.6Hz, Ar), 7.12 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.39 (dd, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, 2.9 Hz,Ar), 7.53 (d, 2H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.94 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 8.93 (s,1H, NH).

Example 59{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-phenyl}-phenyl-methanone

[0169] 4-Chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine wasprepared according to the method described in Example 4 for4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine. The productwas dissolved in methanol (40 ml). A solution of hydrogen chloride indioxane (4.0 M, 5 ml) was added and the solution was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residual solid was stirred with aqueous 1.0 Mhydrochloric acid for 0.5 hours and filtered to provide thehydrochloride salt of4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine (1.37 g, 22%yield).

[0170] Following the method described in Example 53, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and(4-amino-phenyl)-phenyl-methanone provided the title compound (59%yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.40 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 4.16 (q, 2H,J=6.8 Hz, CH₂), 6.49 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.88 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.12 (d, 1H, J=8.9Hz, Ar), 7.54-7.59 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.65-7.68 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.71-7.75 (m, 4H,Ar), 8.00 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 8.06 (s, 1H, Ar) 9.70 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 606-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-trifuoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2,4-diamine

[0171] Following the method described in Example 14, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-trifluoromethyl-phenylamine provided the title compound (86% yield).¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.40 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 4.15 (q, 2H, J=6.8 Hz,CH₂), 6.45 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.84 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.11 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar),7.53-7.56 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.61 (d, 2H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.99 (d, 2H, J=8.5Hz, Ar), 8.06 (s, 1H, Ar), 9.58 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 614-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzoic acidmethyl ester

[0172] Following the method described in Example 14, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-amino-benzoic acid methyl ester provided the title compound (0.056 g,71% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.40 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 3.83 (s, 3H,CH₃), 4.15 (q, 2H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₂), 6.46 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.85 (s, 1H, Ar),7.11 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.54 (dd, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, J=2.7 Hz, Ar), 7.91(q, 4H, J=9.0 Hz, Ar), 8.05 (d, 1H, J=2.7 Hz, Ar), 9.60 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 62{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-phenyl}-methanol

[0173] To a stirred suspension of the title compound of Example 61(0.050 g, 0.113 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran, cooled to 0° C., was added asolution of lithium aluminum hydride in tetrahydrofuran (1 M, 0.5 ml)dropwise over 1 minute. After stirring at 0° C. for 2 hours, aqueoussodium hydroxide solution (1 M, 0.5 ml) was added and the mixture wasextracted with tetrahydrofuran (3×25 ml). The combined extracts werewashed with saturated aqueous sodium chloride solution and dried overmagnesium sulfate. After evaporation of the solvent under reducedpressure, the residue was purified by preparative thin layerchromatography, eluting with tetrahydrofuran-chloroform (1:1) followedby tetrahydrofuran-chloroform (2:1), to provide the title compound(0.013 g, 28% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.38 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃),4.13 (q, J=6.9 Hz, 2H, CH₂), 4.45 (d, 2H, J=5.7 Hz, CH₂), 5.07 (t, 1H,J=5.6 Hz, OH), 6.28 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.76 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.09 (d, 1H, J=8.9Hz, Ar), 7.24 (d, 2H, J=8.4, Hz, Ar), 7.53 (dd, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, 2.5 Hz,Ar), 7.64 (d, 2H, J=8.3 Hz, Ar), 8.04 (s, 1H, Ar), 9.09 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 63 Succinic acidmono-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzyl}-ester

[0174] To a stirred suspension of the title compound of Example 44(0.300 g, 0.809 mmol) and succinic anhydride (0.097 g, 0.971 mmol) inchloroform (10 ml) was added 4-dimethyl-amino-pyridine (0.138 g, 1.13mmol). After stirring for 16 hours, the mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure. Water (10 ml) was added and the mixture was adjustedto pH 2 by addition of aqueous potassium hydrogen sulfate solution (0.5M). The solid was filtered and dried under reduced pressure to providethe title compound (0.381 g, 81% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ1.38 (t, 3H,J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 2.48-2.50 (m, 2H, CH₂), 2.50-2.52 (m, 2H, CH₂), 4.13 (q,2H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₂), 5.05 (s, 2H, CH₂), 6.28 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.79 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.14 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.29 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.41 (dd,1H, J=8.9 Hz, 2.9 Hz, Ar), 7.71 (d, 2H, J=8.5 Hz, Ar), 7.93 (s, 1H, Ar),9.22 (s, 1H, NH), 12.05 (s, 1H, COOH).

Example 64 Amino aceticacid-4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzylester

[0175] To a stirred suspension of the title compound of Example 44(0.400 g, 1.08 mmol), N-(tert-butoxycarbonyl)-glycine (0.227 g, 1.29mmol) and 4-dimethyl-amino-pyridine (0.184 g, 1.51 mmol) indichloromethane (20 ml) was added 1-[3-(dimethyl-amine)-propyl]-3-ethylcarboduimide (0.282 g, 1.51 mmol). After stirring for 6 hours, themixture was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel eluting inethyl acetate-hexane (2:3) to provide tert-butoxycarbonylamino-aceticacid 4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzylester.

[0176] A solution of tert-butoxycarbonylamino-acetic acid4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzylester in ethyl acetate (15 ml) was treated with a solution of hydrogenchloride in dioxane (4.0 M, 15 ml). After stirring for 16 hours, thesolid was filtered and dried under reduced pressure to provide thehydrochloride salt of the title compound (0.273 g, 48% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 1.39 (t, 3H, J=6.4 Hz, CH₃), 3.89 (d, 2H, J=4.9 Hz, CH₂),4.17 (q, 2H, J=6.2 Hz, CH₂), 5.25 (s, 2H, CH₂), 6.70 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.28(d, 1H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 7.46 (d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz, Ar), 7.62-7.67 (m, 2H,Ar), 7.88 (d, 2H, J=7.4 Hz, Ar), 8.37 (s, 3H), 11.10 (s, 1H), 12.68 (s,1H).

Example 65{4-[6-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-2-methylamino-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-phenyl}-methanol

[0177] To a stirred mixture of 4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine (5.0 g,30.5 mmol) and pyridine (2.6 ml, 32 mmol) in dichloromethane (100 ml),cooled in an ice bath, was added trifluoroacetic anhydride (4.5 ml, 32mmol). After stirring at room temperature for 1 hour, the mixture wasdiluted with dichloromethane (100 ml) and washed with cold saturatedsodium chloride solution (100 ml) and dried over sodium sulfate.Concentrating under reduced pressure providedN-(4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoro-acetamide (7.9 g, 100%yield).

[0178] To a mixture ofN-(4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl)-2,2,2-trifluoro-acetamide (4.6 g, 17.7mmol) and potassium carbonate (4.9 g, 35.4 mmol) in acetone (100 ml) wasadded iodomethane (1.3 ml, 21.2 mmol). After stirring for 12 hours, themixture was filtered through a pad of celite under suction. The filtratewas concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue was treated withmethanol (150 ml) tetrahydrofuran (30 ml), and a solution of potassiumcarbonate (5.0 g, 51 mmol) in water (15 ml). After stirring for 1 hour,the mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspartitioned between ethyl acetate (150 ml) and saturated aqueous sodiumchloride solution (100 ml). The organic phase was dried over magnesiumsulfate. After evaporation of the solvent under reduced pressure, theresidue was purified by flash chromatography eluting with ethylacetate-hexane (1:6 followed by 1:4) to giveN-(4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl)-methyl-amine (2.7 g, 85% yield). ¹H NMR(CDCl₃) δ 3.04 (d, 3H, J=5.1 Hz, CH₃), 5.50 (br s, 1H, NH), 6.63 (s, 1H,Ar).

[0179] To an argon saturated solution ofN-(4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl)-methyl-amine (200 mg, 1.1 mmol),5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenylboronic acid (248 mg, 1.21 mmol) and palladiumacetate (38 mg, 0.16 mmol) in dimethyl ethylene glycol (20 ml) was addeda solution of sodium carbonate (240 mg, 2.2 mmol) in water (5 ml)followed by triphenylphosphine (66 mg, 0.33 mmol). After stirring at 70°C. under an argon atmosphere for 60 hours, the mixture was filteredthrough a pad of celite under suction and the filtrate was dried overmagnesium sulfate. Evaporation of the solvent under reduced pressureprovided[4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl]-methyl-amine (300mg, 90% yield).

[0180] A mixture of[4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl]-methyl-amine (260mg, 0.87 mmol), 4-aminobenzoic acid ethyl ester (300 mg, 2.0 mmol), asolution of hydrogen chloride in 1,4-dioxane (4 M, 1 ml), and ethanol(20 ml) was heated under reflux for 5 hours. After concentrating underreduced pressure, the residue was stirred with hydrochloric acid (1 M,15 ml) for 30 minutes. The solid was filtered and treated with asolution of sodium carbonate (5.0 g) in water (15 ml). After stirringfor 30 minutes, the solid was filtered and dried under reduced pressurefor 12 hours to yield4-[6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzoicacid sodium salt (300 mg, 87% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.38 (t, 3H,J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 2.95 (br s, 3H, CH₃), 4.16 (q, 2H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂), 6.85(br s, 1H, Ar), 7.23 (d, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.56 (br s, 1H, Ar), 7.78(br s, 1H, Ar), 7.97 (br s, 4H, Ar).

[0181] To a mixture of4-[6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-2-methylamino-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzoicacid sodium salt (100 mg, 0.25 mmol) in tetrahydofuran (20 ml) was addedlithium aluminum hydide (100 mg, 2.63 mmol) in 10 portions at roomtemperature. After stirring for 1 hour, methanol (5 ml) was carefullyadded followed by hydrochloric acid (1 M, 10 ml). After stirring for 10minutes, the mixture was filtered. The filtrate was concentrated underreduced pressure and the residue was treated with methanol (5 ml) and asolution of sodium carbonate (5.0 g) in water (15 ml). The mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to remove methanol. Filtration anddrying of the solid under reduced pressure for 12 hours yielded thetitle compound (80 mg, 83% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.39 (t, 3H,J=6.93 Hz, CH₃), 2.86 (d, 3H, J=4.7 Hz, OH), 4.13 (q, 2H, J=7.0 Hz,CH₂), 4.45 (d, 2H, J=5.7 Hz, CH₂), 5.07 (t, 1H, J=5.7 Hz, CH₂), 6.75 (brs, 2H, Ar), 7.14 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.24 (d, 2H, J=8.5 Hz, Ar), 7.40(dd, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 7.67 (d, 2H, J=8.3 Hz, Ar), 7.93 (s,1H, NH), 9.17 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 666-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-oxazol-5-yl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0182] A mixture of 4-nitro-benzaldehyde (5.0 g, 33.1 mmol), tosylmethylisocyanide (6.4 g, 33.1 mmol) and potassium carbonate (7.8 g, 82.7 mmol)in methanol (100 ml) was heated under reflux for 30 minutes. Afterconcentrating under reduced pressure, the residue was stirred with water(50 ml). The solid that was filtered to afford5-(4-nitro-phenyl)-oxazole (5.6 g, 89% yield). ¹H NMR (acetone-d₆) δ7.89 (s, 1H, Ar), 8.05 (d, 2H, J=9.3 Hz, Ar), 8.35-8.38 (m, 3H, Ar).

[0183] A mixture of 5-(4-nitro-phenyl)-oxazole (2.0 g, 10.5 mmol), ironpowder (2.4 g, 42.8 mmol) in acetic acid (5 ml) and methanol (30 ml) wasstirred at 60° C. for 1 hour. After filtration through a pad of celiteunder suction, the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by flash chromatography eluting with ethylacetate-hexane (3:4 followed by 3:2) to give 4-oxazol-5-yl-phenyl-amine(1.4 g, 83% yield). ¹H NMR (acetone-d₆) δ 5.0 (br s, 2H, NH), 6.76 (d,2H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 7.12 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.45 (d, 2H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 8.04(s, 1H, Ar).

[0184] To a mixture of4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine (100 mg, 0.37mmol) and ethanol (20 ml) was added a solution of hydrogen chloride in1,4-dioxane (4 M, 0.1 ml). After stirring for 10 minutes,4-oxazol-5-yl-phenyl-amine (60 mg, 0.37 mmol) was added and the mixturewas heated under reflux for 5 hours. After concentrating under reducedpressure, the residue was stirred with ethyl acetate (10 ml) andsaturated aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution (10 ml). The solid wasfiltered and purified by flash chromatography eluting with ethylacetate-hexane (1:1 followed by 3:2) to yield the title compound (110mg, 75% yield). ¹H NMR (acetone-d₆) δ 1.44 (t, 3H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₃), 4.17(q, 2H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂), 5.88 (br s, 2H, NH), 7.04 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.12 (d,1H, J=8.5 Hz, Ar), 7.37 (dd, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, J=2.9 Hz, Ar), 7.46 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.68 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 7.88-7.91 (m, 2H, Ar), 8.07 (d, 1H,J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 8.16 (s, 1H, Ar), 8.64 (br s, 1H, NH).

Example 67 (S)-2-Amino-succinic acid4-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-benzyl}ester

[0185] (S)-2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-succinic acid4-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzyl}ester 1-tert-butyl ester was prepared according to the method describedfor Example 64 by using the title compound of Example 44 and2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-succinic acid 1-tert-butyl ester.

[0186] Following the method described in Example 64,(S)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-succinic acid4-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzyl}ester 1-tert-butyl ester and hydrogen chloride provided the titlecompound (69% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.39 (t, 3H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₃),3.00-3.03 (m, 2H, CH₂), 4.17 (q, 2H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₂), 4.24 (s, 1H, CH),5.16 (s, 2H, CH₂), 6.74 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.28 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.43(d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz, Ar), 7.61-7.68 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.88 (d, 2H, J=8.0 Hz,Ar), 8.52 (s, 3H), 11.23 (s, 1H), 12.77 (s, 1H).

Example 68 2-Amino-propionic acid4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzylester

[0187] (S)-2-tert-Butoxycarbonylamino-propionic acid4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzylester was prepared according to the method described for Example 64 byusing the title compound of Example 44 and2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-propionic acid.

[0188] Following the method described in Example 64,(S)-2-tert-butoxycarbonylamino-propionic acid4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzylester and hydrogen chloride provided the title compound (51% yield).

[0189]¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37-1.45 (m, 6H, CH₃), 4.14-4.18 (m, 2H, CH₂),5.25 (s, 2H, CH₂), 6.72 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.28 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.46(d, 2H, J=8.3 Hz, Ar), 7.62-7.67 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.89 (d, 2H, J=7.5 Hz,Ar), 8.50 (s, 3H), 11.20 (s, 1H), 12.75 (s, 1H).

Example 69 Succinic acidmono-(2-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethyl)ester

[0190] Following the method described in Example 63, the title compoundof Example 47 and succinic anhydride provided the title compound (96%yield). ¹H NMR (MeOH-d₄) δ 1.42 (t, 3H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₃), 2.57-2.58 (m,4H, CH₂), 2.57 (t, 2H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂), 4.16 (q, 2H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₂), 4.30(t, 2H, J=6.8 Hz, CH₂), 6.50 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.15 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar),7.29 (d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz, Ar), 7.47 (dd, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, J=2.7 Hz, Ar),7.60-7.64 (m, 3H, Ar).

Example 702-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanol

[0191] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-aminophenethyl alcohol provided the title compound (95% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 1.36 (t, 3H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₃), 2.68 (t, 2H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂),3.55-3.60 (m, 2H, CH₂), 4.11 (q, 2H, J=6.8 Hz, CH₂), 4.61 (t, 1H, J=5.2Hz, OH), 6.23 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.75 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.07 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz,Ar), 7.13 (d, 2H, J=8.3 Hz, Ar), 7.49-7.56 (m, 3H, Ar), 8.05 (d, 1H,J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 9.04 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 71N*4*-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-6-(5-methoxy-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0192] 4-Chloro-6-(5-methoxy-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine wasprepared according to the method described in Example 4 for4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2-yl-amine.

[0193] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-methoxy-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-chloro-aniline provided the title compound as hydrochloride salt (75%yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.25 (s, 3H, CH₃), 3.79 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.33(s, 1H, Ar), 7.05-7.09 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.33 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz, Ar), 7.46 (d,2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.87 (d, 2H, J=7.4 Hz, Ar), 10.85 (s, 1H), 12.70 (s,1H).

Example 722-[2-Amino-6-(4-chloro-phenylamino)-pyrimidin-4-yl]-4-bromo-phenol

[0194] To a stirred suspension of4-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy)-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine (0.493 g, 1.5mmol) in dichloromethane was added boron tribromide (1.0 M indichloromethane, 8.0 ml, 8.0 mmol) dropwise. After stirring at roomtemperature for 16 hours, volatiles were evaporated under reducedpressure. The residue was treated with water (100 ml) and stirred for 1hour. Filtration provided2-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-bromo-phenol (0.30 g, 67% yield)as a yellow powder.

[0195] Following the method described in Example4,2-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-bromo-phenol and4-chloro-aniline provided the title compound (93% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 6.55 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.84 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 6.98 (s, 2H,NH₂), 7.32-7.35 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.44 (dd, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, J=2.5 Hz, Ar), 7.75(d, 1H, J=2.5 Hz, Ar), 7.79-7.81 (m, 2H, Ar), 9.49 (s, 1H, NH), 14.50(s, 1H).

Example 73N*4*-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-6-(2,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0196] 4-Chloro-6-(2,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine wasprepared according to the method described in Example 4 for4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2-yl-amine.

[0197] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(2,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-chloro-aniline provided the title compound (82% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 2.29 (s, 3H, CH₃), 2.31 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.06 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.34(s, 2H, NH₂), 7.05-7.16 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.30 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.80(d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 9.27 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 742-{4-[2-Amino-6-(2,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanol

[0198] Following the method described in Example 4,4-chloro-6-(2,5-dimethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-aminophenethyl alcohol provided the title compound as hydrochloridesalt (85% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.29 (s, 6H, CH₃), 6.30 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.24-7.31 (m, 5H, Ar), 7.68 (d, 2H, J=8.0 Hz, Ar), 10.67 (s, 1H),12.54 (s, 1H).

Example 755-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-2-chloro-N-methyl-benzamide

[0199] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and5-amino-2-chloro-N-methyl-benzamide provided the title compound ashydrochloride salt (90% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.34 (s, 3H, CH₃),2.78 (d, 3H, J=4.6 Hz, CH₃), 6.39 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.39 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz,Ar), 7.50 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.68-7.70 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.80 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.95 (s, 1H, Ar), 8.35-8.38 (m, 1H, NH), 10.95 (s, 1H), 12.80 (s,1H).

Example 766-(5-Fluoro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0200] 4-Chloro-6-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine wasprepared according to the method described in Example 4 for4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2-yl-amine.

[0201] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-fluoro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-trifluoromethyl-aniline provided the title compound as hydrochloridesalt (87% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.37 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.49 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.30-7.40 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.45-7.48 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.45 (d, 2H, J=8.6Hz, Ar), 8.08 (s, 2H, J=7.2 Hz, Ar), 11.20 (s, 1H), 13.05 (s, 1H).

Example 775-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-2-bromo-N-methyl-benzamide

[0202] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and5-amino-2-bromo-N-methyl-benzamide provided the title compound ashydrochloride salt (78% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.35 (s, 3H, CH₃),2.78 (d, 3H, J=4.5 Hz, CH₃), 6.35 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.45 (d, 1H, J=7.9 Hz,Ar), 7.55-7.58 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.64 (d, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.77 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.86 (s, 1H, Ar), 8.35-8.38 (m, 1H, NH), 10.90 (s, 1H), 12.60 (s,1H).

Example 785-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-2-bromo-N-methyl-benzamide

[0203] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and5-amino-2-bromo-N-methyl-benzamide provided the title compound as thehydrochloride salt (66% yield). ¹H NMR (MeOH-d₄) δ 2.37 (s, 3H, CH₃),2.94 (d, 3H, J=4.7 Hz, CH₃), 6.28 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.34-7.36 (m, 1H, Ar),7.63-7.67 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.73-7.78 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.93 (s, 1H, Ar),8.40-8.50 (m, 1H, NH).

Example 795-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-isoindole-1,3-dione

[0204] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl-amine and5-amino-isoindole-1,3-dione provided the title compound as hydrochloridesalt (60% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.38 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.54 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.46 (d, 1H, J=8.2 Hz, Ar), 7.57-7.60 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.83 (d, 1H,J=8.2 Hz, Ar), 8.23 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz, Ar), 8.30 (s, 1H, Ar), 11.33 (s,1H), 11.46 (s, 1H), 13.00 (s, 1H).

Example 80N-[4-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-6-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenylamino)-pyrimidin-2-yl]-succinamicacid

[0205] A mixture of the title compound of Example 29 (0.19 g, 0.50 mmol)and succinic anhydride (0.30 g, 3.0 mmol) in toluene (18 ml) was heatedunder reflux for 6 hours. After cooled to room temperature, the mixturewas filtered. The filtrate was washed with saturated aqueous sodiumbicarbonate solution (3×10 ml), dried over magnesium sulfate, andconcentrated under reduced pressure to provide1-[4-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-6-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenylamino)-pyrimidin-2-yl]-pyrrolidine-2,5-dioneas a white solid (96% yield).

[0206] To a stirred solution of1-[4-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-6-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenylamino)-pyrimidin-2-yl]-pyrrolidine-2,5-dione(0.15 g, 0.33 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (15 ml), and water (15 ml), cooledin an ice bath, was added aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (0.25 M, 4.0ml, 1.0 mmol) dropwise. After stirring for 1 hour, hydrochloric acid(0.25 M, 8.0 ml, 2.0 mmol) was added dropwise. Evaporation of thetetrahydrofuran under reduced pressure and filtration provided the titlecompound as hydrochloride salt (93% yield). ¹H NMR (CD₃OD) δ 2.48 (s,3H, CH₃), 2.73-2.76 (m, 2H, CH₂), 2.89-2.92 (m, 2H, CH₂), 6.81 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.45 (d, 1H, J=8.3 Hz, Ar), 7.54 (dd, 1H, J=8.3 Hz, J=2.2 Hz, Ar),7.60 (d, 1H, J=2.2 Hz, Ar), 7.76 (d, 2H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 8.04 (d, 2H,J=7.9 Hz, Ar).

Example 81[6-(5-Bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-(4-azido-phenyl)-pyrimidine]-2,4-diamine

[0207] 2-Methyl-5-bromo-iodobenzene was synthesized according to themethod described by Lulinski, P., Skulski, L., Bull. Chem. Soc. Jpn.2000 73:951-956. To a mixture of acetic acid (100 ml) and aceticanhydride (50 ml), cooled in an ice bath, was added sodium periodate(15.4 g, 72 mmol) and iodine (12.2 g, 48 mmol). While stirringvigorously, concentrated sulfuric acid (21 ml) was added slowly followedby 4-bromotoluene (23.1 g, 135 mmol). After stirring for 2 hours, theice bath was removed and the mixture was protected from light. Afterstirring for 16 hours, the mixture was poured into a mixture of 10%aqueous sodium sulfite solution (250 ml) and ice (250 g), and extractedwith dichloromethane (3×100 ml). The combined extracts were washed withwater (100 ml), dried over sodium sulfate, and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residual oil was purified by distillation (87-92°C., 1 mm) to provide 2-methyl-5-bromo-iodobenzene (28.2 g, 70% yield) ascolorless oil. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.99 (s, 1H), 7.50 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H),7.28 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 2.33 (s, 3H).

[0208] To a solution of 2-methyl-5-bromo-iodobenzene (12 g, 40.4 mmol)in tetrahydrofuran (75 ml), cooled to −78° C., was added a solution ofisopropylmagnesium chloride (4.6 g, 44.5 mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (22.2ml) dropwise over 20 minutes. After stirring at −78° C. for 30 minutes,the mixture was warmed slowly to −20° C. and stirred for 1 hour. Aftercooling again to −78° C., trimethylborate (8.4 g, 80.8 mmol) was addeddropwise. After warming to 0° C., the mixture was stirred for 2 hours,treated with 1 M hydrochloric acid (35 ml), and extracted with ethylacetate (2×50 ml). The combined extracts were washed with water (50 ml),dried over sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidual solid was suspended in hexane (50 ml), filtered, washed withhexane (30 ml) and dried under reduced pressure to provide2-methyl-5-bromo-phenylboronic acid (7.32 g, 84% yield) as a whitesolid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.92 (s, 1H), 7.46 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.13 (d,J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 2.59 (s, 3H).

[0209] To a mixture of 2-methyl-5-bromo-phenylboronic acid (7.0 g, 32.6mmol), 2-amino-4,6-dichloropyrimidine (6.95 g, 42.4 mmol), and degassedethylene glycol dimethyl ether (150 ml) was added a solution of sodiumcarbonate (17.3 g, 163 mmol) in water (50 ml). The mixture was stirredvigorously and palladium acetate (0.73 g, 3.26 mmol) was added followedby triphenylphosphine (1.71 g, 6.52 mmol). After stirring for 16 hours,the mixture was diluted with water (100 ml) and extracted with ethylacetate (3×100 ml). The combined extracts were washed with water (100ml), dried over sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel elutingwith ethyl acetate-hexane (1:4) to provide2-amino-4-chloro-6-(2-methyl-5-bromo-phenyl)-pyrimidine (7.8 g, 80%yield) as a pale yellow powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 7.58 (d, J=2.0 Hz,1H), 7.55 (dd, J=2.0, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.28 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.26 (br s,2H), 6.86 (s, 1H), 2.32 (s, 3H).

[0210] To a mixture of2-amino-4-chloro-6-(2-methyl-5-bromo-phenyl)-pyrimidine (85 mg, 0.25mmol) and 4-azidoaniline hydrochloride (51 mg, 0.30 mmol) in anhydrous1,4-dioxane (3 ml) was added a solution of hydrogen chloride in dioxane(4 M, 0.4 ml). After heating at 80° C. for 16 hours, the mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was treated with water(10 ml) followed by aqueous sodium bicarbonate solution (1 M, 3 ml) andextracted with ethyl acetate (2×15 ml). The combined extracts werewashed with water (10 ml), dried over sodium sulfate, and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by preparative TLCeluting with 3% methanol-dichloromethane to yield the title compound (42mg, 42% yield). ¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 7.46 (d, J=2.0 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (dd,J=2.0, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.33 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 7.09 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 7.05(br s, 1H), 7.01 (d, J=8.8 Hz, 2H), 6.04 (s, 1H), 5.16 (br s, 2H), 2.31(s, 3H).

Example 826-(S-Bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0211] A mixture of 3-iodo-4-methyl-phenylamine (5.0 g, 21 mmol) and 48%hydrobromic acid (30 ml) was heated at 90° C. for 30 minutes. Aftercooling in an ice bath, a solution of sodium nitrite (1.7 g, 25.2 mmol)in water (5 ml) was added and stirred for 15 minute. This mixture wasadded to a mixture of copper bromide (I) (3.6 g, 25.2 mmol), 48%hydrobromic acid (20 ml) and ice (50 g) cooled in an ice bath. Afterstirring for 20 minutes, the mixture was heated at 90° C. for 1 hour.After stirring at room temperature for 16 hours, the mixture was treatedwith water (350 ml) and extracted with dichloromethane (100 ml). Theorganic layer was washed with saturated aqueous sodium bicarbonatesolution (100 ml), washed with saturated aqueous sodium chloridesolution (100 ml), dried over magnesium sulfate, and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatographyeluting with hexane to give 5-bromo-2-methyl-1-iodo-benzene (4.4 g, 71%yield). ¹H NMR (acetone-d₆) δ 2.40 (s, 3H, CH₃), 7.30 (d, 1H, J=8.2 Hz,Ar), 7.50 (dd, 1H, J=8.2 Hz, J=2.0 Hz, Ar), 8.00 (d, 1H, J=2.0 Hz, Ar).

[0212] 4-(5-Bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine) wassynthesized in 2 steps from 5-bromo-2-methyl-1-iodo-benzene as describedin Example 81.

[0213] Following the method described in Example 26,4-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-trifluoromethyl-phenylamine provided the title compound (80% yield).¹H NMR (acetone-d₆) δ 2.39 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.03 (br s, 2H, NH₂), 6.28 (s,1H, Ar), 7.24 (d, 1H, J=8.2 Hz, Ar), 7.48 (dd, 1H, J=8.2 Hz, J=2.0 Hz,Ar), 7.59-7.62 (m, 3H, Ar), 8.06 (d, 2H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 8.86 (s, 1H,NH).

Example 833-(4-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-oxazol-2-yl)-propionicacid

[0214] To a mixture of 2-bromo-1-(4-nitro-phenyl)-ethanone (2.0 g, 8.2mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (15 ml) and ethanol (15 ml) was added asolution of sodium azide (586 mg, 9.8 mmol) in water (1.5 ml). Afterstirring for 20 minutes, the mixture was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was treated with saturated aqueous sodium chloridesolution (200 ml) and extracted with ethyl acetate (200 ml). The organiclayer was dried over magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reducedpressure to give crude 2-azido-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-ethanone.

[0215] To a mixture of crude 2-azido-1-(4-nitrophenyl)-ethanone (8.2mmol) and 1,2,-dichloroethane (80 ml) was added3-chlorocarbonyl-propionic acid methyl ester (1.1 ml, 9.0 mmol) andtriphenylphosphine (2.4 g, 9.0 mmol). The mixture was stirred at 85° C.for 12 hours. After cooling to room temperature, the mixture waspurified by flash chromatography on silica gel eluting with ethylacetate-hexane (1:4 followed by 1:1) to give3-[5-(4-nitro-phenyl)-oxazol-2-yl]-propionic acid methyl ester (520 mg,23% yield for 2 steps). ¹H NMR (acetone-d₆) δ 2.92 (t, 2H, J=7.1 Hz,CH₂), 3.19 (t, 2H, J=7.1 Hz, CH₂), 3.68 (s, 3H, CH₃), 7.74 (s, 1H, Ar),7.98 (d, 2H, J=9.0 Hz, Ar), 8.34 (d, 2H, J=9.0 Hz, Ar).

[0216] Following the method described in Example 66 for the synthesis of4-oxazol-5-yl-phenylamine 3-[5-(4-nitro-phenyl)-oxazol-2-yl]-propionicacid methyl ester was converted to3-[4-(4-amino-phenyl)-oxazol-2-yl]-propionic acid methyl ester (70%yield). ¹H NMR (acetone-d₆) δ 2.85 (t, 2H, J=7.2 Hz, CH₂), 3.08 (t, 2H,J=7.2 Hz, CH₂), 3.67 (s, 3H, CH₃), 4.94 (bs, 2H, NH₂), 6.73 (d, 2H,J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 7.08 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.39 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar).

[0217] Following the method described in Example 26,4-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and3-[4-(4-amino-phenyl)-oxazol-2-yl]-propionic acid methyl ester provided3-(4-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-oxazol-2-yl)-propionicacid methyl ester.

[0218] A mixture of3-(4-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-oxazol-2-yl)-propionicacid methyl ester (106 mg, 0.21 mmol), methanol (15 ml), and a solutionof sodium hydroxide (500 mg, 12.5 mmol) in water (10 ml) was heated to70° C. for 2 hours. After cooled to room temperature, the reactionmixture was neutralized to pH=1 using concentrated hydrochloric acid.Solid was collected via filtration and dried to give title compound inits hydrochloric acid salt form, (106 mg, 64% in two steps). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 2.40 (s, 3H, CH₃), 2.76 (t, 2H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂), 3.04 (t, 2H,J=7.0 Hz, CH₂), 6.57 (br s, 2H, NH₂), 7.44 (d, 1H, J=8.2 Hz, Ar),7.53-7.57 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.67 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 7.94-8.00 (m, 2H,Ar).

Example 846-(5-Bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0219] Following the method described in Example 26,4-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-chloro-phenylamine provided the title compound (76% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 2.35 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.39 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.40 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz,Ar), 7.47 (d, 2H, J=8.5 Hz, Ar), 7.70-7.71 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.84-7.89 (m,2H, Ar), 10.95 (br s, 1H, NH).

Example 856-(5-Bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-bromo-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0220] Following the method described in Example 26,4-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-bromo-phenylamine provided the title compound (91% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 2.34 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.37 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.40 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz,Ar), 7.59 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 7.70-7.71 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.82-7.84 (m,2H, Ar), 10.89 (br s, 1H, NH).

Example 864-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzonitrile

[0221] Following the method described in Example 26,4-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-amino-benzonitrile provided the title compound (72% yield). ¹H NMR(CD₃OD) δ 2.40 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.38 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.39 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz,Ar), 7.68-7.69 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.78-7.80 (m, 2H, Ar), 8.07 (d, 2H, J=7.6Hz, Ar).

Example 876-(5-Bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-oxazol-4-yl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0222] Following the method described in Example 26,4-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-oxazol-4-yl-phenylamine provided the title compound (61% yield). ¹HNMR (CD₃OD) δ 2.41 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.37 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.38 (d, 1H, J=7.8Hz, Ar), 7.61 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.66-7.69 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.81 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz,Ar), 7.99 (d, 2H, J=8.5 Hz, Ar), 8.43 (br s, 1H, NH).

Example 886-(5-Bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0223] Following the method described in Example 26,4-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-nitro-phenylamine provided the title compound (74% yield). ¹H NMR(CD₃OD) δ 2.41 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.42 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.39 (d, 1H, J=8.0 Hz,Ar), 7.67-7.70 (m, 2H, Ar), 8.14 (d, 2H, J=9.0 Hz, Ar), 8.31-8.34 (m,2H, Ar).

Example 89N*4*-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-6-[5-chloro-2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethoxy)-phenyl]-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0224] A mixture of 2-bromo-4-chloro-phenol (2.0 g, 9.6 mmol),trifluoro-methanesulfonic acid 2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl ester (3.8 g, 16.4mmol), potassium carbonate (8.0 g, 59 mmol), andN,N-dimethylformaldehyde (80 ml) was heated to 100° C. for 72 hours.After cooling to room temperature, the mixture was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was treated with water (150 ml) andextracted with ethyl acetate (160 ml). The organic extract was driedover magnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel eluting withethyl acetate-hexane (1:4) to give2-bromo-4-chloro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethoxy)-benzene (3.0 g, 100% yield).¹H NMR (acetone-d₆) δ 4.80 (q, 2H, J=8.4 Hz, CH₂), 7.28 (d, 1H, J=8.9Hz, Ar), 7.45 (dd, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, J=2.5 Hz, Ar), 7.69 (d, 1H, J—2.5 Hz,Ar).

[0225] To a mixture of2-bromo-4-chloro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethoxy)-benzene (3.0 g, 10.4 mmol)and tetrahydrofuran (60 ml), cooled to −70° C., was added a solution ofisopropylmagnesium chloride in tetrahydrofuran (2 M, 5.7 ml). Afterwarming to 0° C., the mixture was stirred for 1 hour. After cooling to−70° C., the mixture was treated with trimethylborate (1.2 g, 11.4mmol). After stirring at room temperature for 12 hours, the mixture wastreated with hydrochloric acid (2 M, 20 ml). After stirring for 40minutes, the mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (2×50 ml). Thecombined extracts were dried over magnesium sulfate and concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was triturated with hexane (50 ml).Filtration and drying of the solid under reduced pressure gave5-chloro-2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethoxy)-phenylboronic acid (1.6 g, 61%yield). ¹H NMR (acetone-d₆) δ 4.86 (q, 2H, J=8.5 Hz, CH₂), 7.12 (d, 2H,J=4.6 Hz, OH), 7.20 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.49 (dd, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, J=2.8Hz, Ar), 7.76 (d, 1H, J—2.7 Hz, Ar).

[0226] To a mixture of 5-chloro-2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethoxy)-phenylboronicacid (1.6 g, 6.3 mmol), 4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine (1.2 g, 7.6mmol), palladium acetate (211 mg, 0.95 mmol), and dimethyl ethyleneglycol (100 ml), degassed with argon, was added a solution of sodiumcarbonate (4.0 g, 37.8 mmol) in water (15 ml) followed bytriphenylphosphine (495 mg, 1.9 mmol). After stirring for 12 hours, themixture was filtered through a pad of celite under suction. The organiclayer was separated from the filtrate and dried over magnesium sulfate.The mixture was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel elutingwith ethyl acetate-hexane (1:5 followed by 1:4) to give4-chloro-6-[5-chloro-2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethoxy)-phenyl]-pyrimidin-2-ylamine,which was dissolved in ethyl acetate (10 ml) and treated with a solutionof hydrogen chloride in dioxane (4 M, 2.5 ml). The solid was filtered toprovide the hydrochloride salt of4-chloro-6-[5-chloro-2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethoxy)-phenyl]-pyrimidin-2-ylamine(500 mg, 20% yield). ¹H NMR (CD₃OD) δ 4.78 (q, 2H, J=8.5 Hz, CH₂),7.31-7.33 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.65 (dd, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 7.82 (d,1H, J=2.6 Hz, Ar).

[0227] Following the method described in Example 26, the hydrochloridesalt of4-chloro-6-[5-chloro-2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethoxy)-phenyl]-pyrimidin-2-ylamineand 4-chloro-phenylamine provided the title compound (76% yield). ¹H NMR(acetone-d₆) δ 4.76 (q, 2H, J=8.5 Hz, CH₂), 6.72 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.26-7.31(m, 3H, Ar), 7.44 (dd, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 7.80-7.83 (m, 2H,Ar), 7.94 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz, Ar).

Example 902-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenoxy}-ethanol

[0228] A mixture of 2-(4-nitro-phenoxy)-ethanol (1.0 g, 5.5 mmol), 10%palladium on carbon (110 mg), methanol (40 ml), and ethyl acetate (20ml) was treated with hydrogen gas (50 psi) on a Parr shaker for 1 hour.The mixture was filtered through a pad of celite under suction and thefiltrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to give2-(4-amino-phenoxy)-ethanol (820 mg, 99% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ3.61-3.64 (m, 2H, CH₂), 3.80 (t, 2H, J=5.0 Hz CH₂), 4.57 (br s, 2H,NH₂), 4.74 (t, 1H, J=5.6 Hz, OH), 6.47 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 6.62 (d,2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar).

[0229] Following the method described in Example 26,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy)-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and2-(4-amino-phenoxy)-ethanol provided the title compound (61% yield). ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.31 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz CH₃), 3.67-3.71 (m, 2H, CH₂), 3.93(t, 2H, J=4.9 Hz CH₂), 4.07 (q, 2H, J=6.9 Hz CH₂), 4.83 (t, 1H, J=5.6 HzOH), 6.16 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.86 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.09 (d, 1H, J=8.9Hz, Ar), 7.36 (dd, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 7.50 (d, 2H, J=8.5 Hz,Ar), 7.90 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 8.90 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 91N*4*-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-6-[5-bromo-2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethoxy)-phenyl]-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0230] Following the method described in Example 89 for the synthesis of2-bromo-4-chloro-1-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethoxy)-benzene 4-bromo-phenol andtrifluoro-methanesulfonic acid 2,2,2-trifluoro-ethyl ester gave1-bromo-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethoxy)-benzene (40% yield). ¹H NMR(acetone-d₆) δ 4.68 (q, 2H, J=8.5 Hz, CH₂), 7.04 (d, 2H, J=9.1 Hz, Ar),7.49 (d, 2H, J=9.1 Hz, Ar).

[0231] Following the method described in Example 81 for the synthesis of4-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine1-bromo-4-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethoxy)-benzene gave4-[5-bromo-2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethoxy)-phenyl]-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine(39% yield for 3 steps).

[0232] Following the method described in Example 26,4-[5-bromo-2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethoxy)-phenyl]-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamineand 4-bromo-phenylamine provided the title compound (34% yield). ¹H NMR(acetone-d₆) δ 4.76 (q, 2H, J=8.5 Hz, CH₂), 5.95 (bs, 2H, NH₂), 6.72 (s,1H, Ar), 7.21 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.44 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.58(dd, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, J=2.4 Hz, Ar), 7.75-7.78 (m, 2H, Ar), 8.07 (d, 1H,J=2.4 Hz, Ar), 8.62 (br s, 1H, NH).

Example 923-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-phenyl}-propan-1-ol

[0233] To a mixture of 3-(4-amino-phenyl)-propionic acid (1.85 g, 11.2mmol) and tetrahydrofuran′(200 ml), was added lithium aluminum hydride(1.0 g, 26 mmol). After stirring for 3 hours, the mixture was quenchedby addition of methanol (5 ml) and concentrated under reduced pressure.The residue was treated with saturated aqueous sodium chloride solution(100 ml) and extracted with ethyl acetate (200 ml). The organic extractwas concentrated under reduced pressure to give3-(4-amino-phenyl)-propan-1-ol (1.5 g, 89% yield).

[0234] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and3-(4-amino-phenyl)-propan-1-ol provided the title compound (26% yield).¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.34 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 1.69 (m, 2H, CH₂), 2.55(t, 2H, J=7.5 Hz, CH₂), 3.40 (q, 2H, J=6.4 Hz, CH₂), 4.10 (q, 2H, J=7.0Hz, CH₂), 4.45 (t, 1H, J=5.1 Hz, OH), 6.21 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.76 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.09-7.13 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.37-7.39 (m, 1H), 7.55 (d, 2H, J=8.2 Hz,Ar), 7.92 (m, 1H, Ar), 9.04 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 934-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-phenyl}-butan-1-ol

[0235] A mixture of 4-(4-nitro-phenyl)-butan-1-ol (2.0 g, 1.02 mmol),palladium on carbon (100 mg, 10%) and ethanol (25 ml) was treated withhydrogen gas on a Parr shaker (50 psi) for 1 hour. The mixture wasfiltered through a pad of celite under suction and the filtrate wasconcentrated under reduced pressure to afford4-(4-amino-phenyl)-butan-1-ol (100% yield).

[0236] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-(4-amino-phenyl)-butan-1-ol provided the title compound (58% yield).¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.36 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 1.42 (m, 2H, CH₂), 1.55(m, 2H, CH₂), 2.54 (m, 2H, CH₂), 3.41 (q, 2H, J=5.3 Hz, CH₂), 4.11 (q,2H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂), 4.37 (t, 1H, OH), 6.23 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.77 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.10-7.14 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.35-7.40 (m, 1H), 7.55 (d, 2H, Ar), 7.94(m, 1H, Ar), 9.04 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 946-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0237] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-fluoro-phenylamine provided the title compound (68% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 1.35 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 4.11 (q, 2H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂),6.27 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.73 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.09-7.13 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.38-7.40(m, 1H), 7.69-7.73 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.92 (m, 1H, Ar), 9.15 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 954-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-phenyl}-butyricacid

[0238] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-(4-amino-phenyl)-butyric acid provided4-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-butyricacid ethyl ester hydrochloride salt (90% yield).

[0239] A mixture of4-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-butyricacid ethyl ester (350 mg, 0.71 mmol), sodium hydroxide (150 mg, 3.8mmol) and ethanol (5 ml) was stirred for 18 hours. Ethyl acetate (100ml), saturated aqueous sodium chloride solution (100 ml) andconcentrated hydrochloric acid (1 ml) were added and the mixture wasstirred for 10 minutes. The organic layer was concentrated under reducedpressure. The residual solid was treated with water (25 ml) and stirredvigorously. Suction filtration afforded the title compound (200 mg 61%yield) as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.38 (m, 3H, CH₃), 1.83 (m,2H, CH₂), 2.23 (m, 2H, CH₂), 2.61 (m, 2H, CH₂), 4.17 (m, 2H, CH₂), 6.60(s, 1H, Ar), 7.20-7.29 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.61-7.71 (m, 4H, Ar), 10.76 (s, 1H,NH), 12.48 (s, 1H).

Example 964-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzenesulfonamide

[0240] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-amino-benzenesulfonamide provided the title compound (43% yield). ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.40 (t, 3H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₃), 4.15 (q, 2H, J=7.0 Hz,CH₂), 6.45 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.82 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.14-7.16 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.20(s, 2H, NH₂), 7.40-7.41 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.71 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.93(m, 2H, Ar), 9.56 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 976-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0241] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-fluoro-phenylamine provided the title compound (66% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 6.06 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.37 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.11 (t, 2H, J=8.8 Hz,Ar), 7.29-7.40 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.74-7.77 (m, 2H, Ar), 9.22 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 98N*4*-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-6-(2,3,5-trichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0242] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(2,3,5-trichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-chloro-phenylamine provided the title compound (42% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 6.22 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.55 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.32 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz,Ar), 7.58 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.80 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.93 (m, 1H, Ar),9.47 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 99N*4*-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-6-(2,3,5-trichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0243] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(2,3,5-trichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-bromo-phenylamine provided the title compound (45% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 6.23 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.57 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.45 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz,Ar), 7.59 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.76 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.93 (m, 1H, Ar),9.47 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1002-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanol

[0244] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and2-(4-amino-phenyl)-ethanol provided the title compound (12% yield). ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.32 (s, 3H, CH₃), 2.67 (t, 2H, J=7.1 Hz, CH₂), 3.57 (m,2H, CH₂), 4.61 (m, 1H, OH), 6.06 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.32 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.12(d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz, Ar), 7.23 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz, Ar), 7.47-7.49 (m, 1H,Ar), 7.52 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.60 (d, 2H, J=8.3 Hz, Ar), 9.10 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1014-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-phenyl}-butan-1-ol

[0245] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-(4-amino-phenyl)-butan-1-ol provided the title compound (16% yield).¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.44 (m, 2H, CH₂), 1.57 (m, 2H, CH₂), 2.33 (m, 3H,CH₃), 2.53 (t, 2H, J=7.4 Hz, CH₂), 3.40 (m, 2H, CH₂), 4.37 (t, 1H, OH),6.07 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.33 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.11 (d, 2H, J=8.3 Hz, Ar), 7.24(d, 1H, J=8.2 Hz, Ar), 7.48 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.53 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.61 (d, 2H,J=8.2 Hz, Ar), 9.11 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 102 6-(2,3,5-trichloro-phenyl)N*4*-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0246] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(2,3,5-trichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-trifluoromethyl-phenylamine provided the title compound (45% yield).¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 6.30 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.66 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.61-7.63 (m,3H, Ar), 7.95 (m, 1H, Ar), 8.00 (d, 2H, J=8.5 Hz, Ar), 9.75 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1031-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-phenyl}-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethanol

[0247] To a mixture of 4-nitro-benzoic acid methyl ester (1.8 g, 9.9mmol), trimethyl-trifluoromethyl-silane (2.0 ml, 12.8 mmol) andanhydrous dichloromethane (20 ml), cooled at −78° C., was added asolution of tetrabutylammonium fluoride in dichloromethane (1 M, 0.5 ml)previously dried over 4A molecular sieves. After stirring for 72 hours,hydrochloric acid (1 M, 50 ml) was added. The mixture was treated withsaturated aqueous sodium chloride solution (100 ml) and extracted withethyl acetate (100 ml). The organic extract was concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography onsilica gel eluting with ethyl acetate-hexane (1:3) providing2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-nitro-phenyl)-ethane-1,1-diol (1.1 g, 47% yield).

[0248] A mixture of 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-nitro-phenyl)-ethane-1,1-diol(1.1 g, 4.6 mmol), palladium on carbon (100 mg, 10%), and ethanol (50ml) was treated with hydrogen gas on a Parr shaker (50 psi) for 1 hour.The mixture was filtered through celite under suction and the filtratewas concentrated under reduced pressure to afford1-(4-amino-phenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethanol (100% yield).

[0249] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and1-(4-amino-phenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethanol provided the title compound(66% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.34 (s, 3H, CH₃), 5.08 (m, 1H, CH),6.11 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.40 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.70 (d, 1H, J=5.5 Hz, OH),7.29-7.40 (m, 5H, Ar), 7.78 (d, 2H, J=8.5 Hz, Ar), 9.29 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1041-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanone-oxime

[0250] To a mixture of 1-(4-amino-phenyl)-ethanone (2.75 g, 20.3 mmol)and hydroxylamine hydrochloride salt (2.1 g, 30.5 mmol) in ethanol (200ml) was added sodium hydroxide (4.1 g, 101.7 mmol) in water (50 ml).After stirring for 18 hours, the mixture was treated with saturatedaqueous sodium chloride solution (100 ml) and extracted withdichloromethane (200 ml). The organic extract was concentrated underreduced pressure to afford 1-(4-amino-phenyl)-ethanone-oxime (30%yield).

[0251] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and1-(4-amino-phenyl)-ethanone-oxime provided the title compound (19%yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.14 (s, 3H, CH₃), 2.36 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.13(s, 1H, Ar), 6.42 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.33-7.42 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.58 (d, 2H,J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.79 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 9.34 (s, 1H, NH), 11.00 (s,1H, OH).

Example 105N*4*-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-6-(2-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0252] Following the method described in Example 53,2-trifluoromethyl-phenyl boronic acid was converted to4-chloro-6-(2-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine (36% yield).

[0253] Following the method described in Example 53,4-chloro-6-(2-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-chloro-phenylamine provided the title compound (28% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 6.06 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.45 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.32 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz,Ar), 7.49 (d, 1H, J=9.0 Hz, Ar), 7.62-7.75 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.81 (d, 3H,J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 9.37 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 106 N*4*-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-6-phenyl-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0254] Following the method described in Example 53, phenyl boronic acidwas converted to 4-chloro-6-phenyl-pyrimidin-2-ylamine (25% yield).

[0255] Following the method described in Example 53,4-chloro-6-phenyl-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and 4-chloro-phenylamine providedthe title compound as the hydrochloride salt (63% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 6.70 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.47 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 7.66 (d, 3H,J=6.9 Hz, Ar), 7.88 (d, 4H, J=7.2 Hz, Ar), 9.42 (s, 1H, NH), 12.91 (s,1H, NH).

Example 1076-(3-Chloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-trifuoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0256] Following the method described in Example 53, 3-chloro-phenylboronic acid was converted to4-chloro-6-(3-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine (60% yield).

[0257] Following the method described in Example 53,4-chloro-6-(3-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-trifluoromethyl-aniline provided the title compound as thehydrochloride salt (61% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 6.57 (s, 1H, Ar),7.58 (m, 4H, Ar), 7.72 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.84 (s, 1H, Ar), 8.01 (s, 2H, Ar),10.75 (s, 1H, NH), 12.87 (s, 2H, NH₂).

Example 1086-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0258] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-nitroaniline provided the title compound as the hydrochloride salt(64% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.26 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.38 (s, 1H, Ar),7.30-7.49 (m, 3H, Ar), 8.06-8.17 (m, 4H, Ar), 11.17 (s, 1H, NH), 12.97(s, 1H, NH₂).

Example 1093-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-propan-1-ol

[0259] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-amino-phenyl-propan-1-ol provided the title compound as thehydrochloride salt (67% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.72 (t, 2H, J=7.4Hz, CH₂), 2.37 (s, 3H, CH₃), 2.62 (t, 2H, J=7.8 Hz, CH₂), 3.41 (t, 2H,J=6.9 Hz, CH₂), 6.35 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.24 (d, 2H, J=8.3 Hz, Ar), 7.46 (d,1H, J=8.0 Hz, Ar), 7.57-7.60 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.71 (d, 2H, J=7.8 Hz, Ar),10.75 (s, 1H, NH), 12.70 (s, 1H, OH).

Example 1104-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-butan-1-ol

[0260] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-amino-phenyl-butan-1-ol provided the title compound as thehydrochloride salt (81% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.41-1.48 (m, 2H,CH₂), 1.57-1.64 (m, 2H, CH₂), 2.38 (s, 3H, CH₃), 2.59 (t, 2H, J=7.4 Hz,CH₂), 3.41 (t, 2H, J=6.5 Hz, CH₂), 6.38 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.23 (d, 2H, J=8.3Hz, Ar), 7.46 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz, Ar), 7.54-7.60 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.72 (d, 2H,J=7.7 Hz, Ar), 10.81 (s, 1H, NH), 12.73 (s, 1H, OH).

Example 1116-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(3-methylsulfanyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0261] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and3-methylsulfanyl-phenylamine provided the title compound (58% yield). ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.36 (s, 3H, CH₃), 2.50 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.11 (s, 1H, Ar),6.40 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.85 (d, 1H, J=7.8 Hz, Ar), 7.22 (t, 1H, J=7.9 Hz,Ar), 7.31 (d, 1H, J=8.2 Hz, Ar), 7.36-7.42 (m, 2H, Ar) 7.55 (d, 1H,J=8.0 Hz, Ar), 7.65 (s, 1H, Ar), 9.23 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1126-(3,5-Dichloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-trifuoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0262] Following the method described in Example 53, 3,5-dichloro-phenylboronic acid was converted to4-chloro-6-(3,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine (45% yield).

[0263] Following the method described in Example 53,4-chloro-6-(3,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-trifluoromethyl-aniline provided the title compound as thehydrochloride salt (51% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.37 (s, 3H, CH₃),6.45 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.46 (d, 1H, J=8.1 Hz, Ar), 7.59 (d, 2H, J=8.1 Hz,Ar), 7.95-7.98 (m, 4H, Ar), 11.04 (s, 1H, NH), 12.90 (s, 2H, NH₂).

Example 113{5-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-2-chloro-phenyl}-methanol

[0264] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and(5-amino-2-chloro-phenyl)-methanol provided the title compound (59%yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.35 (s, 3H, CH₃), 4.55 (d, 2H, J=4.3 Hz,CH₂), 5.40 (s, 1H, OH), 6.13 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.40 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.27 (d,1H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 7.31 (d, 1H, J=8.2 Hz, Ar), 7.36-7.41 (m, 2H, Ar),7.67 (d, 1H, J=1.9 Hz, Ar), 8.00-8.03 (dd, 1H, J=2.1 Hz, J=8.6 Hz, Ar),9.38 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1143-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-benzoic acidethyl ester

[0265] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and3-amino-benzoic acid ethyl ester provided the title compound as thehydrochloride salt (34% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.44 (t, 3H, J=9.8Hz, CH₃), 2.40 (s, 3H, CH₃), 4.41-4.46 (m, 2H, CH₂), 6.33 (s, 1H, Ar),7.44-7.49 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.53-7.58 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.89 (d, 1H, J=7.5 Hz,Ar), 8.13 (d, 1H, J=7.5 Hz, Ar), 8.43 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1156-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(3-ethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0266] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and3-ethyl-phenylamine provided the title compound (91% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 1.29 (t, 3H, J=7.6 Hz, CH₃), 2.38 (s, 3H, CH₃), 2.69-2.74(m, 2H, CH₂), 6.30 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.09 (d, 1H, J=7.4 Hz, Ar), 7.32-7.36(m, 1H, Ar), 7.31 (d, 1H, J=Hz, Ar), 7.36-7.42 (m, 2H, Ar) 7.55 (d, 1H,Ar), 7.65 (s, 1H, Ar), 9.23 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1162-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amino]-phenyl}-propane-1,3-diol

[0267] To a solution of diethyl malonate (320 mg, 2 mmol) intetrahydrofuran (15 ml) was added a solution of potassium tert-butoxidein tetrahydrofuran (1 M, 2.2 ml, 2.2 mmol). After stirring for 10minutes, 4-bromonitrobenzene (404 mg, 2 mmol) was added. After stirringfor 12 hours, the reaction was quenched by addition of saturated aqueousammonium chloride solution (50 ml) and extracted with ethyl acetate(2×50 ml). The combined extracts were dried over anhydrous magnesiumsulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to provide crude2-(4-nitro-phenyl)-malonic acid diethyl ester.

[0268] A mixture of crude 2-(4-nitro-phenyl)-malonic acid diethyl esterand 10% palladium on carbon in ethyl acetate (20 ml) was treated withhydrogen gas (40 psi) on a Parr shaker for 2 hours. The mixture wasfiltered and the filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidue was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel eluting with25% ethyl acetate-hexane to provide 2-(4-amino-phenyl)-malonic aciddiethyl ester (450 mg, 90% yield for 2 steps).

[0269] To a solution of 2-(4-amino-phenyl)-malonic acid diethyl ester(450 mg, 1.8 mmol) in anhydrous ether (20 ml), cooled at 0-10° C., wasadded lithium aluminum hydride (68 mg, 1.8 mmol). After stirring at roomtemperature for 2 hours, the reaction was cooled to 10° C. and quenchedby the addition of hydrated sodium sulfate (2 g). The mixture wasfiltered and the solid was rinsed with tetrahydrofuran (10 ml). Thecombined filtrates were concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas purified by flash chromatography on silica gel eluting with 20%methanol-chloroform to provide 2-(4-amino-phenyl)-propane-1,3-diol (52mg, 17% yield).

[0270] To a solution of4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine (78.6 mg,0.31 mmol) (prepared in example 26) and2-(4-amino-phenyl)-propane-1,3-diol (52 mg, 0.31 mmol) in ethanol (5 ml)was added a solution of hydrogen chloride in dioxane (4 M, 0.1 ml).After heating under reflux for 2 hours, the mixture was concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatographyon silica gel eluting with 20% methanol-chloroform to give2-{4-{4-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-{1,3,5}triazin-2-yl-amino]-phenyl}-propane-1,3-diol (20 mg, 17% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 2.34 (s, 3H, CH₃), 2.6-2.8 (m, 1H, CH), 3.55-3.85 (m, 4H,CH₂O), 4.5-4.52 (t, 2H, —OH), 6.07 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.30 (s, 2H, NH₂),7.13-7.15 (d, 2H, Ar), 7.29-7.40 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.57-7.59 (d, 2H, Ar),9.10 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1176-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(2-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0271] Following the method described in Example 53,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and2-chloroaniline provided the title compound (31% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 1.19-1.22 (t, 3H, CH₃), 4.0-4.1 (q, 2H, CH₂), 6.0-6.30 (s,2H, NH₂), 6.65 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.05-7.29 (m, 4H, Ar), 7.316 (d, 1H, Ar)7.354 (d, 1H, Ar) 7.90 (d, 1H, Ar) 8.8 (br s, 1H, NH).

Example 1186-(2,3-Dichloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0272] 4-Chloro-6-(2,3-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine was preparedaccording to the method described for4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine (Example 53)using 2,3-dichlorophenyl boronic acid and2-amino-4,6-dichloropyrimidine.

[0273] Following the method described in Example 53,4-chloro-6-(2,3-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and 4-chloroanilineprovided the title compound (42% yield). ¹H NMR (CD₃OD) δ 6.19 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.29 (d, 2H, Ar), 7.31 (d, 2H, Ar) 7.4 (d, 1H, Ar) 7.55 (d, 2H,Ar).

Example 1196-(3-Bromo-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0274] 4-Chloro-6-(3-bromo-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine was preparedaccording to the method described for4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine (Example 53)using 3-bromophenyl boronic acid and 2-amino-4,6-dichloropyrimidine.

[0275] Following the method described in Example 53,4-chloro-6-(3-bromo-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-trifluoromethylaniline provided the title compound (30% yield). ¹H NMR(CD₃OD) δ 6.50 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.25-7.35 (t, 1H, Ar), 7.4-7.6 (m, 4H, Ar)7.88 (d, 1H, Ar), 7.90 (d, 1H, Ar) 7.96 (d, 2H, Ar), 8.10 (s, 1H, Ar).

Example 1201-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxyphenyl)pyrimidin-4-ylamino]phenyl}-2-methyl-propan-2-ol

[0276] Following the procedure described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxyphenyl)pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and ethyl4-aminophenylacetate provided{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxyphenyl)pyrimidin-4-ylamino]phenyl}aceticacid ethyl ester (87% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 9.14 (s, 1H), 7.92 (d,1H, J=2.8 Hz), 7.63 (d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz), 7.40 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 2.8 Hz),7.12-7.19 (m, 3H), 6.77, (s, 1H), 6.27 (s, 2H), 4.05-4.14 (m, 4H), 3.59(s, 2H), 1.37 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz), 1.18 (t, 3H, 7.1 Hz).

[0277] To a mixture of methylmagnesium bromide (0.35 ml of a 3.0 Msolution in diethyl ether) and toluene (1.5 ml), cooled in an ice bath,was added a solution of{4-[2-ammo-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxyphenyl)pyrimidin-4-ylamino]phenyl} aceticacid ethyl ester (136 mg, 0.32 mmol) in toluene (0.5 ml). After stirringfor 1 hour, the mixture was treated with tetrahydrofuran (10 ml) and asolution of saturated aqueous sodium chloride and 1 M hydrochloric acid(1:1, 10 ml). The layers were separated and the aqueous layer wasextracted with tetrahydrofuran (10 ml). The combined organic layers weredried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography on silica geleluting with methanol-ethyl acetate (5:95) to provide the title compound(42 mg, 32% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 9.06 (s, 1H), 7.92 (d, 1H, J=2.8Hz), 7.54 (d, 2H, J=8.3 Hz), 7.39 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 2.8 Hz), 7.10-7.13 (m,3H), 6.76, (s, 1H), 6.25 (s, 2H), 4.27 (s, 1H), 4.26 (q, 2H, J=7.1 Hz),2.60 (s, 2H), 1.36 (t, 3H, J=7.1 Hz), 1.05 (s, 6H).

Example 1211-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxyphenyl)pyrimidin-4-ylamino]phenyl}ethanone

[0278] Following the procedure described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxyphenyl)pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4′-aminoacetophenone provided the title compound (94% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 9.60 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.93 (m, 5H), 7.42 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 2.8Hz), 7.15 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz), 6.85, (s, 1H), 6.46 (s, 2H), 4.15 (q, 2H,J=6.9 Hz), 2.52 (s, 3H), 1.40 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz).

Example 1226-(5-chloro-2-ethoxyphenyl)-N*4*-(4-chlorophenyl)-N*4*-methylpyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0279] Following the procedure described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxyphenyl)pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-chloro-N-methylaniline provided the title compound (59% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 8.04 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz) 7.52 (d, 2H, J=8.6 Hz), 7.32-7.37 (m,3H), 7.01 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz), 6.52, (s, 1H), 6.25 (s, 2H), 3.92 (q, 2H,J=6.9 Hz), 3.38 (s, 3H), 0.99 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz).

Example 1231-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methylphenyl)pyrimidin4-ylamino]phenyl}ethanone

[0280] Following the procedure described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methylphenyl)pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-aminoacetophenone provided the title compound (66% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 9.70 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.95 (m, 4H), 7.31-7.43 (m, 3H), 6.61,(s, 2H), 6.20 (s, 1H), 2.52 (s, 3H), 2.35 (s, 3H).

Example 1246-(5-chloro-2-ethoxyphenyl)-N*4*-(4-methanesulfonylphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0281] Following the procedure described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxyphenyl)pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-methanesulfonylaniline provided the title compound (67% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 9.72 (s, 1H), 8.03 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz), 7.92 (d, 1H, J=2.8Hz), 7.79 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz), 7.42 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 2.8 Hz), 7.16 (d, 1H,J=8.9 Hz), 6.84, (s, 1H), 6.51 (s, 2H), 4.12 (q, 2H, J=6.9 Hz), 3.17 (s,3H), 1.40 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz).

Example 125N*4*-(1H-Benzotriazol-5-yl)-6-(5-chloro-2-methylphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0282] Following the procedure described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methylphenyl)pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-aminobenzotriazole provided the title compound (66% yield). ¹H NMR(CD₃OD) δ 8.62 (s, 1H), 7.88-7.90 (m, 1H), 7.42-7.68 (m, 4H), 6.37 (s,1H), 2.42 (s, 3H).

Example 1266-(5-chloro-2-methylphenyl)-N*4*-(6-trifluoromethylpyridin-3-yl)pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0283] Following the procedure described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methylphenyl)pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and3-amino-6-trifluoromethylpyridine provided the title compound (49%yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 9.86 (s, 1H), 9.15 (s, 1H), 8.49 (d, 1H,J=7.9 Hz), 7.77 (d, 1H, J=8.7 Hz), 7.31-7.43 (m, 3H), 6.65 (s, 2H), 6.19(s, 1H), 2.35 (s, 3H).

Example 1271-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxyphenyl)pyrimidin-4-ylamino]phenyl}ethanone

[0284] Following the procedure described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxyphenyl)pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4′-aminoacetophenone provided the title compound (61% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 9.61 (s, 1H), 8.05 (d, 1H, J=2.6 Hz), 7.88-7.93 (m, 4H),7.54 (dd, 1H, J=8.8, 2.6 Hz), 7.10 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz), 6.84, (s, 1H),6.47 (s, 2H), 4.14 (q, 2H, J=6.9 Hz), 2.52 (s, 3H), 1.40 (t, 3H, J=6.9Hz).

Example 1286-(5-bromo-2-ethoxyphenyl)-N*4*-(6-trifluoromethylpyridin-3-yl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0285] Following the procedure described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxyphenyl)pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and3-amino-6-trifluoromethylpyridine provided the title compound (26%yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 9.81 (s, 1H), 9.14 (s, 1H), 8.49 (d, 1H,J=8.4 Hz), 8.06 (s, 1H), 7.76 (d, 1H, J=8.7 Hz), 7.55 (dd, 1H, J=8.8,2.4 Hz), 7.11 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz), 6.85, (s, 1), 6.58 (s, 2H), 4.15 (q,2H, J=6.9 Hz), 2.52 (s, 3H), 1.41 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz).

Example 1291-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-phenyl}-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethanol

[0286] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and1-(4-amino-phenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethanol (Example 103) provided thetitle compound (39%). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37 (t, 3H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₃),4.12 (q, 2H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂), 5.08 (m, 1H, CH), 6.32 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.70(d, 1H, J=5.5 Hz, OH), 6.79 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.07-7.10 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.38 (d,2H, J=8.5 Hz, Ar), 7.51 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.73 (d, 2H, J=8.5 Hz, Ar), 8.05(s, 1H, Ar), 9.25 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1301-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanone-oxime

[0287] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and1-(4-amino-phenyl)-ethanone-oxime (Example 104) provided the titlecompound (5%) ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.39 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 2.14 (s,3H, CH₃), 4.13 (q, 2H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₂), 6.35 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.80 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.10 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.52-7.55 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.58 (d, 2H,J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.76 (d, 2H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 8.05 (s, 1H, Ar), 9.31 (s,1H, NH), 11.01 (s, 1H, OH).

Example 1311-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethanone

[0288] To a mixture of 4-nitro-benzoic acid methyl ester (4.4 g, 24.3mmol), trimethyl-trifluoromethyl-silane (5.0 ml, 32 mmol) and anhydrousdichloromethane (30 ml), cooled to −78° C., was added tetrabutylammoniumfluoride (1 M in dichloromethane, previously dried over 4A molecularsieves, 0.6 ml). After stirring for 24 hours, the mixture was washedwith saturated aqueous sodium chloride solution and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was purified by flash chromatography onsilica gel eluting with ethyl acetate-hexane (1:10) to affordtrimethyl-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-methoxy-1-(4-nitro-phenyl)-ethoxy]-silane(5.5 g, 77% yield).

[0289] A mixture oftrimethyl-[2,2,2-trifluoro-1-methoxy-1-(4-nitro-phenyl)-ethoxy]-silane(5.5 g), a solution of hydrogen chloride in dioxane (4 M, 15 ml), andwater (5 ml) was stirred for 4 hours. The mixture was treated withsaturated aqueous sodium chloride solution (100 ml) and extracted withethyl acetate (100 ml). The organic extract was concentrated underreduced pressure to afford 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-nitro-phenyl)-ethanone(4.5 g, 85% yield)

[0290] To a suspension of 2,2,2-trifluoro-1-(4-nitro-phenyl)-ethanone(4.5 g, 20.5 mmol) in concentrated hydrochloric acid (15 ml) and water(15 ml) was added tin (II) chloride (14 g, 74 mmol). After stirring for24 hours, the mixture was adjusted to pH 10 by addition of aqueoussodium hydroxide solution (50%) and extracted with ethyl acetate. Theorganic extract was concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue waspurified by flash chromatography on silica gel eluting with ethylacetate-hexane (1:5) followed by recrystallization (ethylacetate-hexane) to afford 1-(4-amino-phenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethanone(750 mg, 19% yield).

[0291] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and1-(4-amino-phenyl)-2,2,2-trifluoro-ethanone provided the title compound(28% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.42 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 4.17 (q,2H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂), 6.60 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.90 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.13 (d, 2H,J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.56 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.99 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 8.06 (s,1H, Ar), 8.12 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 10.00 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1326-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(3,4-dimethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0292] Following the method described in Example 59, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and3,4-dimethyl-phenylamine provided the title compound as thehydrochloride salt (55% yield). ¹H NMR (CD₃OD) δ 1.44-1.48 (m, 3H, CH₃),2.29 (s, 3H, CH₃), 2.33 (s, 3H, CH₃), 4.15-4.24 (m, 2H, CH₂), 6.45 (s,1H, Ar), 7.18-7.20 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.51-7.55 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.71-7.75 (m, 2H,Ar).

Example 1336-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0293] Following the method described in Example 4, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-nitroaniline provided the title compound as the hydrochloride salt(62% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.38 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 4.17 (q,2H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 6.73 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.22 (d, 1H, J=9.0 Hz, Ar),7.73-7.80 (m, 2H, Ar), 8.13 (d, 2H, J=9.1 Hz, Ar), 8.25 (d, 2H, J—9.1Hz, Ar).

Example 1341-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(3,4-dimethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanol

[0294] Following the method described in Example 59, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and1-(4-amino-phenyl)-ethanone provided1-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(3,4-dimethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanone(0.828 g, 71% yield).

[0295] To a stirred solution of1-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(3,4-dimethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanonein tetrahydrofuran (15 ml), cooled in an ice bath, was added lithiumaluminum hydride (0.018 g, 0.468 mmol). After stirring at 0° C. for 2hours, aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (1.0 M, 15 ml) was addedcarefully. The mixture was extracted with tetrahydrofuran (3×30 ml). Theorganic phase was dried over magnesium sulfate. Evaporation of thesolvent under reduced pressure provided the title compound (0.033 g, 33%yield) as a white powder. ¹H NMR (DMSO-CL) δ 1.32 (d, 3H, J=6.4 Hz,CH₃), 1.38 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 4.12 (q, 2H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₂),4.66-4.72 (m, 1H, CH), 5.05 (d, 1H, J=4.1 Hz, OH), 6.25 (s, 2H, NH₂),6.77 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.09 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.26 (d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz,Ar), 7.52 (dd, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, J=2.5 Hz, Ar), 7.60 (d, 2H, J=8.3 Hz, Ar),8.07 (d, 1H, J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 9.09 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1356-(5-Bromo-2-propoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0296] To the stirred solution of2-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-bromo-phenol (0.060 g, 0.20 mmol),1-propanol (0.036 g, 0.60 mmol), and triphenylphosphine (0.157 g, 0.60mmol) in tetrahydrofuran (5.0 ml) was added diethyl azodicarboxylate(0.104 g, 0.60 mmol). After stirring for 16 hours, the mixture wasconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by flashchromatography on silica gel eluting with ethyl acetate-hexane (1:6) toprovide 4-(5-bromo-2-propoxy-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine (0.036g, 52% yield) as a white powder.

[0297] Following the method described in Example4,4-(5-bromo-2-propoxy-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-chloroaniline provided the title compound (63% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 0.94 (t, 3H, J=7.4 Hz, CH₃), 1.73-1.79 (m, 2H, CH₂), 4.01(t, 3H, J=6.6 Hz, CH₂), 6.34 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.72 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.09 (d,1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.31 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.52 (dd, 1H, J=8.8 Hz,J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 7.76 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 8.01 (d, 1H, J=2.6 Hz, Ar),9.27 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1366-(5-Bromo-2-isopropoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0298] Following the method described in Example 135 for the synthesisof 4-(5-bromo-2-propoxy-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine,2-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-bromo-phenol and 2-propanolprovided 4-(5-bromo-2-isopropoxy-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine(68% yield).

[0299] Following the method described in Example4,4-(5-bromo-2-isopropoxy-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-chloro-phenylamine provided the title compound (83% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 1.73-1.79 (m, 2H, CH₂), 4.01 (t, 3H, J=6.6 Hz, CH₂), 6.34(s, 2H, NH₂), 6.72 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.09 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.31 (d, 2H,J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.52 (dd, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 7.76 (d, 2H, J=8.7Hz, Ar), 8.01 (d, 1H, J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 9.27 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1376-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-[4-(1-methoxy-ethyl)-phenyl]-pyrimidin-2,4-diamine

[0300] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and1-(4-amino-phenyl)-ethanol provided the title compound (24% yield). ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.33-1.39 (m, 6H, CH₃), 3.11 (s, 3H, CH₃), 4.12 (q, 2H,J=6.9 Hz, CH₂), 4.27 (q, 1H, J=6.3 Hz, CH), 6.28 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.80 (s,1H, Ar), 7.09 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.22 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar),7.51-7.54 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.65 (d, 2H, J=8.1 Hz, Ar), 8.07-8.08 (m, 1H,Ar), 9.15 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1383-[2-Amino-6-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4yl-amino]-benzamide

[0301] Following the method described in Example 4, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and3-amino-benzamide provided the title compound as the hydrochloride salt(73% yield). ¹H NMR (CD₃OD) δ 1.44-1.48 (m, 3H, CH₃), 4.18-4.25 (m, 2H,CH₂), 6.52 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.19 (d, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.52 (t, 1H, J=7.9Hz, Ar), 7.71-7.75 (m, 4H, Ar), 7.83 (d, 1H, J=7.7 Hz, Ar), 8.54 (s, 1H,NH).

Example 1391-{4-[2-Amino-6-(3-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanone

[0302] Following the method described in Example 4,3-chloro-phenylboronic acid and 4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine provided4-chloro-6-(3-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine (60% yield).

[0303] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(3-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and1-(4-amino-phenyl)-ethanone provided the title compound (45% yield). ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.54 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.61 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.54-7.56 (m, 2H,NH₂), 7.86-7.88 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.93 (q, 4H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 8.02 (s, 1H,Ar), 9.72 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 140N*4*-{4-Azido-phenyl)-6-(2-ethoxy-5-iodo-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0304] To a solution of4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)pyrimidin-2-ylamine (1.60 g, 4.9mmol), synthesized as described in Example 59, in dimethylformamide (15ml) was added bistributyl tin (5.7 g, 9.8 mmol) followed bybistriphenylphosphine palladium dibromide (0.39 g, 0.49 mmol). Themixture was degassed, and stirred under an atmosphere of argon at 95° C.for 16 hours. After cooling to room temperature, the mixture was treatedwith water (100 ml) and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×50 ml). Thecombined extracts were washed with a 30% aqueous potassium carbonatesolution (25 ml) and with water (100 ml). The organic layer was driedover sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas purified by flash chromatography on a silica gel eluting with 10%ethyl acetate-hexane to yield4-chloro-6-(5-tributylstannyl-2-ethoxy-phenyl)pyrimidin-2-ylamine (343mg, 15% yield) as a colorless oil. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 7.90 (d, J=2.2 Hz,1H), 7.47 (dd, J=2.1, 8.1 Hz, 1H), 6.98 (d, J=8.1 Hz, 1H), 4.13 (q,J=6.9 Hz, 2H), 1.45-1.76 (m, 6H), 1.37 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H), 1.34-1.36 (m,6H), 1.05-1.09 (m, 6H), 0.89-0.93 (m, 9H).

[0305] To a solution of4-chloro-6-(5-tributylstannyl-2-ethoxy-phenyl)pyrimidin-2-ylamine (79mg, 0.13 mmol) in a 3% solution of acetic acid in ethanol (1 ml) wasadded a solution of sodium iodide (24 mg, 0.16 mmol) in a 0.1 M aqueoussodium hydroxide solution (0.2 ml) followed by a solution ofchloramine-T (15.0 mg, 0.065 mmol) in water (0.15 ml). The orangesolution was stirred at room temperature for 1 hour, treated withsaturated aqueous sodium thiosulfate solution (0.3 ml), and extractedwith ethyl acetate (2×1 ml). The combined extracts were concentratedunder reduced pressure. The residue was purified by preparative TLCeluting with 20% ethyl acetate-hexane to provide4-chloro-6-(5-iodo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)pyrimidin-2-ylamine (39 mg, 71%yield) as a white powder. ¹H NMR (CDCl₃) δ 8.24 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.67(dd, J=2.3, 8.70 Hz, 1H), 7.38 (d, J=8.70 Hz, 2H), s, 1H), 6.76 (d,J=8.70 Hz, 1H), 5.23 (s, 1H), 4.13 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H), 1.47 (t, J=7.0 Hz,3H).

[0306] To a mixture of4-chloro-6-(5-iodo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)pyrimidin-2-ylamine (7.0 mg, 0.02mmol) and 4-azidoaniline hydrochloride (5.0 mg, 0.03 mmol) intert-butanol (1 ml) was added a 1 M hydrogen chloride in dioxane (0.2ml). The mixture was heated at 90° C. for 2 hours. After cooling to roomtemperature, the mixture was treated with 1 M aqueous sodium bicarbonatesolution (1 ml) and extracted with ethyl acetate (2×1 ml). The combinedextracts were concentrated under reduced pressure and the residue waspurified by preparative TLC eluting with 35% ethyl acetate-hexane toprovide the title compound (6 mg, 68% yield) as a light brown solid. ¹HNMR (CDCl₃) δ 8.20 (d, J=2.3 Hz, 1H), 7.60 (dd, J=2.3, 8.70 Hz, 1H),7.38 (d, J=8.70 Hz, 2H), 7.04 (d, J=8.70 Hz, 2H), 6.77 (s, 1H), 6.72 (d,J=5.0 Hz, 1H), 6.63 (br s, 1H), 4.91 (br s, 2H), 4.09 (q, J=7.0 Hz, 2H),1.38 (t, J=7.0 Hz, 3H).

Example 1412-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-isopropoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanol

[0307] Following the method described in Example 135 for the synthesisof 4-(5-bromo-2-propoxy-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine,2-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-bromo-phenol and propan-2-olprovided 4-(5-bromo-2-isopropoxy-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine(68% yield).

[0308] Following the method described in Example4,4-(5-bromo-2-isopropoxy-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and2-(4-amino-phenyl)-ethanol provided the title compound (55% yield) asits hydrochloride salt. ¹H NMR (DMSO-16) δ 1.31 (s, 6H, CH₃), 2.72 (d,2H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂), 3.60 (t, 3H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂), 4.70-4.75 (m, 1H, CH),6.58 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.26-7.27 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.62-7.75 (m, 4H, Ar), 10.77(s, 1H), 12.39 (s, 1H).

Example 1426-(5-Bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0309] Following the method described in Example 4 for the synthesis of4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine,4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and 5-bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl boronicacid provided 4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine(53% yield).

[0310] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-chloro-phenylamine provided the title compound (85% yield) as itshydrochloride salt. ¹H NMR (CD₃OD) δ 3.96 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.49 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.20 (d, 1H, J=9.6 Hz, Ar), 7.41 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.72-7.82(m, 4H, Ar).

Example 1436-[5-Bromo-2-(2-methoxy-ethoxy)-phenyl]-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0311] Following the method described in Example 135 for the synthesisof 4-(5-bromo-2-propoxy-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine,2-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-bromo-phenol and 2-methoxy-ethanolprovided4-[5-bromo-2-(2-methoxy-ethoxy)-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine(42% yield).

[0312] Following the method described in Example 4,4-[5-bromo-2-(2-methoxy-ethoxy)-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-chloro-phenylamine provided the title compound (79% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 3.26 (s, 3H, CH₃), 3.71 (t, 2H, J=4.7 Hz, CH₂), 4.19 (t, 2H,J=4.4 Hz, CH₂), 6.36 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.74 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.11 (d, 1H, J=8.8Hz, Ar), 7.31 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.52 (dd, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, J=2.6 Hz,Ar), 7.76 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 8.01 (d, 1H, J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 9.27 (s,1H, NH).

Example 1446-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-quinolin-3-yl-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0313] Following the method described in Example4,4-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy)-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine andquinolin-3-ylamine provided the title compound (88% yield) as itshydrochloride salt. ¹H NMR (CD₃OD) δ 1.46 (t, 3H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₃), 4.22(q, 2H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂), 6.61 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.19 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar),7.67-7.77 (m, 4H, Ar), 8.00-8.05 (m, 2H, Ar), 9.05-9.06 (m, 2H).

Example 1456-(5-Bromo-2-hexyloxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0314] Following the method described in Example 135 for the synthesisof 4-(5-bromo-2-propoxy-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine,2-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-bromo-phenol and hexan-1-olprovided 4-(5-bromo-2-hexyloxy-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine (47%yield).

[0315] Following the method described in Example4,4-(5-bromo-2-hexyloxy-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-chloro-phenylamine provided the title compound (80% yield) as itshydrochloride salt. ¹H NMR (CD₃OD) δ 0.88 (t, 3H, J=7.1 Hz, CH₃),1.30-1.44 (m, 6H, CH₂), 1.79-1.83 (m, 2H, CH₂), 4.13 (t, 2H, J=6.3 Hz,CH₂), 6.45 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.17 (d, 1H, J=9.6 Hz, Ar), 7.42 (d, 2H, J=8.8Hz, Ar), 7.69-7.79 (m, 4H, Ar).

Example 1466-(2-Benzyloxy-5-bromo-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0316] Following the method described in Example 135 for the synthesisof 4-(5-bromo-2-propoxy-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine,2-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-bromo-phenol and benzyl alcoholprovided 4-(2-benzyloxy-5-bromo-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine(43% yield).

[0317] Following the method described in Example4,4-(2-benzyloxy-5-bromo-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-chloro-phenylamine provided the title compound (65% yield) as itshydrochloride salt. ¹H NMR (CD₃OD) δ 5.25 (s, 2H, CH₂), 6.44 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.26-7.41 (m, 8H, Ar), 7.70-7.81 (m, 4H, Ar).

Example 1471-{4-[2-Amino-6-(2,3,5-trichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanoneoxime

[0318] A mixture of 2,3,5-trichloro-phenyl boronic acid (12 g, 53 mmol)and 4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine (10.5 g, 64 mmol) in ethyleneglycol dimethyl ether (300 ml) under Argon atmosphere was stirred for 30minutes. A mixture of palladium (II) acetate (1.8 g, 8 mmol), a solutionof sodium carbonate (28.2 g, 270 mmol) in water (100 ml), andtriphenylphosphine (4.2 g, 16 mmol) were added and the mixture wasstirred for 18 hours. The mixture was treated with acetone (500 ml),filtered through a pad of celite under suction and concentrated underreduced pressure. The residue was treated with water (100 ml) and themixture was stirred vigorously. The solid was filtered and dissolved intetrahydrofuran (100 ml). Hydrogen chloride (4 M in dioxane, 20 ml) wasadded. After stirring for 1 hour, the solid was filtered and dried underreduced pressure. The solid was treated with ethyl acetate (50 ml) andstirred for 30 minutes. The solid was filtered and dried under reducedpressure to afford4-chloro-6-(2,3,5-trichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine-hydrochloridesalt (3.7 g, 20% yield) as a white powder.

[0319] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(2,3,5-trichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine-hydrochloridesalt and 1-(4-amino-phenyl)-ethanone oxime provided the title compound(12% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.12 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.24 (s, 1H, Ar),6.52 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.56-7.58 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.75-7.78 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.92(s, 1H, Ar), 9.43 (s, 1H, NH), 11.00 (s, 1H, OH).

Example 1486-(5-Bromo-2-butoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0320] Following the method described in Example 135 for the synthesisof 4-(5-bromo-2-propoxy-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine,2-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-bromo-phenol and butan-1-olprovided 4-(5-bromo-2-butoxy-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine (51%yield).

[0321] Following the method described in Example4,4-(5-bromo-2-butoxy-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-chloro-phenylamine provided the title compound (71% yield) as itshydrochloride salt. ¹H NMR (CD₃OD) δ 0.98 (t, 3H, J=7.4 Hz, CH₃),1.45-1.51 (m, 2H, CH₂), 1.79-1.83 (m, 2H, CH₂), 4.13 (t, 2H, J=6.2 Hz,CH₂), 6.45 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.17-7.54 (m, 5H, Ar), 7.70-7.83 (m, 4H, Ar).

Example 1496-[5-Bromo-2-(2-morpholin4-yl-ethoxy)-phenyl]-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0322] Following the method described in Example 135 for the synthesisof 4-(5-bromo-2-propoxy-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine,2-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-bromo-phenol and2-morpholin-4-yl-ethanol provided4-[5-bromo-2-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethoxy)-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine(41% yield).

[0323] Following the method described in Example 4,4-[5-bromo-2-(2-morpholin-4-yl-ethoxy)-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamineand 4-chloro-phenylamine provided the title compound (83% yield). ¹H NMR(CDCl₃) δ 2.47 (m, 4H, 2CH₂), 2.68 (t, 2H, J=5.6 Hz, CH₂), 3.67 (m, 4H,2CH₂), 4.09 (t, 2H, J=5.7 Hz, CH₂), 4.95 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.72-6.84 (m, 3H,Ar), 7.28-7.33 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.42-7.45 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.99 (s, 1H, Ar).

Example 1506-(5-Bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0324] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-trifluoromethyl-phenylamine provided the title compound (90% yield).¹H NMR (d₆-DMSO) δ 3.89 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.46 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.79 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.12 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.56-7.61 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.99-8.06 (m,3H, Ar), 9.63 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1512-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanol

[0325] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and2-(4-amino-phenyl)-ethanol provided the title compound (79% yield) asits hydrochloride salt. ¹H NMR (CD₃OD) δ 2.84 (t, 2H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂),3.77 (t, 2H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂), 3.96 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.46 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.20(d, 1H, J=9.6 Hz, Ar), 7.28 (d, 2H, J=8.1 Hz, Ar), 7.70-7.74 (m, 4H,Ar).

Example 152N*4*-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-6-(2-phenoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2,4-diamine

[0326] Following the method described in Example 4,2-phenoxy-phenylboronic acid and 4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine provided4-chloro-6-(2-phenoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine (26% yield).

[0327] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(2-phenoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-chloro-aniline provided the title compound (50% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 6.34 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.64 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.95-6.97 (m, 3H, Ar),7.11 (t, 1H, J=7.7 Hz, Ar), 7.25-7.28 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.35-7.37 (m, 2H,Ar), 7.39 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.74 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar) 7.93 (dd, 1H, J=7.7Hz, J=1.6 Hz, Ar), 9.29 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1536-(2-Benzyloxy-5-bromo-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0328] Following the method described in Example4,4-(2-benzyloxy-5-bromo-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-trifluoromethyl-phenylamine provided the title compound (60% yield).¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 5.28 (s, 2H, CH₂), 6.48 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.82 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.14 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.29-7.37 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.44 (d, 2H,J=7.4 Hz, Ar), 7.52 (dd, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, J—2.6 Hz, Ar), 7.57 (d, 2H, J=8.6Hz, Ar), 7.93-7.96 (m, 3H, Ar), 9.60 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1541-{4-[2-Amino-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl-amino]-phenyl}-ethanoneoxime

[0329] Following the method described in Example 4, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and1-(4-amino-phenyl)-ethanone provided1-{4-[2-amino-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl-amino]-phenyl}-ethanoneas the hydrochloride salt (60% yield).

[0330] A mixture of1-{4-[2-amino-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl-amino]-phenyl}-ethanone,hydroxylamine hydrochloride, 0.6 M aqueous sodium hydroxide solution (2ml), and ethanol (20 ml) was stirred 16 hours. The mixture was extractedwith tetrahydrofuran (3×15 ml). The combined extracts were dried overmagnesium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residuewas purified by column chromatography on alumina eluting with 7%methanol-chloroform to provide the title compound (0.010 g, 10% yield).¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.14 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.34 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.51-0.754 (m,1H, Ar), 7.58-7.61 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.65 (d, 1H, J=2.5 Hz, Ar), 7.79 (d, 2H,J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 9.46 (s, 1H, NH), 11.02 (s, 1H, OH).

Example 1556-(2-Benzyloxy-5-chloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0331] Following the method described in Example 72,2-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-chloro-phenol andbromomethyl-benzene provided4-(2-benzyloxy-5-chloro-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine (56%yield).

[0332] Following the method described in Example 72,4-(2-benzyloxy-5-chloro-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-chloro-aniline provided the title compound (98% yield). ¹H NMR (CD₃OD)δ 5.26 (s, 2H, CH₂), 6.44 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.21 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar),7.33-7.36 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.38-7.43 (m, 4H, Ar), 7.45 (d, 1H, J=8.8 Hz,Ar), 7.58-7.61 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.80-7.82 (m, 2H, Ar).

Example 1566-[5-Bromo-2-(3-dimethylamino-propoxy)-phenyl]-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0333] Following the method described in Example 135 for the synthesisof 4-(5-bromo-2-propoxy-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine,2-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-bromo-phenol and3-dimethylamino-propan-1-ol provided4-[5-bromo-2-(3-dimethylamino-propoxy)-phenyl]-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine(43% yield).

[0334] Following the method described in Example 4,4-[5-bromo-2-(3-dimethylamino-propoxy)-phenyl]-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamineand 4-chloro-phenylamine provided the title compound (55% yield) as itshydrochloride salt. ¹H NMR (CD₃OD) δ 2.28-2.32 (m, 2H, CH₂), 2.92 (s,6H, CH₃), 3.28-3.36 (m, 2H, CH₂), 4.25 (m, 2H, CH₂), 6.51 (s, 1H, Ar),7.20-7.22 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.41-7.43 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.73-7.76 (m, 2H, Ar),7.85-7.86 (m, 2H, Ar).

Example 1576-(2-Benzyloxy-S-chloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0335] Following the method described in Example4,4-(2-benzyloxy-5-chloro-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-chloro-aniline provided the title compound (68% yield). ¹H NMR (CD₃OD)δ 5.27 (s, 2H, CH₂), 6.51 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.34-7.36 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.38 (s,1H, Ar), 7.40-7.42 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.58-7.62 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.71 (d, 2H,J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.99-8.02 (m, 2H, Ar).

Example 1582-[4-{2-Amino-6-(2-benzyloxy-5-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanol

[0336] Following the method described in Example 72,4-(2-benzyloxy-5-chloro-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and2-(4-amino-phenyl)-ethanol provided the title compound (71% yield). ¹HNMR (CD₃OD) δ 2.85 (t, 2H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₂), 3.78 (t, 2H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₂),5.27 (s, 2H, CH₂), 6.42 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.28-7.30 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.32-7.36(m, 2H, Ar), 7.39 (d, 4H, J=6.3 Hz, Ar), 7.58 (d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz, Ar),7.68-7.70 (m, 2H, Ar).

Example 1594-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl-boronicacid

[0337] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-amino-phenyl-boronic acid provided the title compound (31% yield) asits hydrochloride salt. ¹H NMR (CD₃OD) δ 1.45 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃),4.20 (q, 2H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₂), 6.50 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.17 (d, 2H, J=9.6 Hz,Ar), 7.68-7.81 (m, 5H, Ar).

Example 1604-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-benzonitrile

[0338] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-amino-benzonitrile provided the title compound (97% yield) as itshydrochloride salt. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 3.89 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.72 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.25 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.76-7.78 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.85 (d, 2H,J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 8.07 (d, 2H, J=8.5 Hz, Ar).

Example 1616-(5-Bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0339] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-nitro-phenylamine provided the title compound (68% yield) as itshydrochloride salt. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 3.86 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.82 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.25 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.76-7.82 (m, 2H, Ar), 8.16-8.25 (m,4H, Ar), 11.94 (s, 1H), 13.00 (s, 1H).

Example 1626-(5-Bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-bromo-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0340] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-bromo-phenylamine provided the title compound (87% yield) as itshydrochloride salt. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 3.89 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.64 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.24 (d, 1H, J=9.5 Hz, Ar), 7.57 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.75-7.82(m, 4H, Ar), 10.99 (s, 1H), 12.64 (s, 1H).

Example 163N*4*-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-6-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0341] A mixture of sodium periodate (12 g, 56 mmol), iodine (9.5 g, 37mmol), acetic acid (80 ml) and acetic anhydride (40 ml) was cooled to 0°C. Sulfuric acid (18 ml) was added dropwise followed by 1-chloro-4-ethylbenzene (15 ml, 110 mmol) dropwise. After stirring for 18 hours, asolution of sodium sulfite (20 g) in water (300 ml) was added. Themixture was adjusted to about pH 7 by addition of 50% aqueous sodiumhydroxide solution and treated with ethyl acetate (200 ml) and saturatedaqueous sodium chloride solution (200 ml). The organic layer was driedover sodium sulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure. Theresidual oil was purified by vacuum distillation (95-100° C., 5-10 mm)followed by flash chromatography on silica gel eluting with hexane toafford 4-chloro-1-ethyl-2-iodo-benzene (7.5 g, 25% yield) as a colorlessoil.

[0342] To a solution of 4-chloro-1-ethyl-2-iodo-benzene (5 g, 18.8 mmol)in anhydrous tetrahydrofuran (40 ml), cooled to −30° C., was addedisopropyl magnesium chloride (2 M in tetrahydrofuran, 10 ml, 20 mmol)dropwise. After stirring at −30° C. for 30 minutes, trimethyl borate(4.2 ml, 38 mmol) was added dropwise and the mixture was stirred for 1.5hours. The mixture was treated with hydrochloric acid (1 M, 25 ml),ethyl acetate (100 ml), and saturated aqueous sodium chloride solution(100 ml). The organic layer was dried over sodium sulfate andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was treated with hexane(50 ml) and the solid was filtered to afford 5-chloro-2-ethyl-phenylboronic acid (1.8 g, 52% yield) as a white powder.

[0343] Following the method described in Example4,5-chloro-2-ethyl-phenyl boronic acid and4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine provided4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine as thehydrochloride salt (1.7 g, 45% yield) which on reaction with4-bromo-aniline provided the title compound (60% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 1.11 (t, 3H, J=7.5 Hz, CH₃), 2.51 (q, 2H, J=7.5 Hz, CH₂),6.10 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.60 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.34-7.47 (m, 5H, Ar), 7.78 (d, 2H,J=8.5 Hz, Ar), 9.50 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1646-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0344] Following the method described in Example4,5-chloro-2-ethyl-phenyl boronic acid and4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine provided4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine as thehydrochloride salt (1.7 g, 45% yield) which upon reaction with4-trifluoromethyl-phenylamine provided the title compound (66% yield).¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.10 (t, 3H, J=7.5 Hz, CH₃), 2.70 (q, 2H, J=7.5 Hz,CH₃), 6.12 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.51 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.31-7.39 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.59(d, 2H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.98 (d, 2H, J=8.5 Hz, Ar), 9.60 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1656-[5-Bromo-2-(4-chloro-benzyloxy)-phenyl]-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0345] Following the method described in Example4,2-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-bromo-phenol and4-chloro-phenylamine provided 2-[2-amino-6-(4-chloro-phenylamino)pyrimidin-4-yl]-4-bromo-phenol (64% yield).

[0346] To a stirred suspension of 2-[2-amino-6-(4-chloro-phenylamino)pyrimidin-4-yl]-4-bromo-phenol (0.059 g, 0.15 mmol),4-chloro-benzylchloride (0.073 g, 0.45 mmol) and cesium carbonate (0.098g, 0.30 mmol) in acetonitrile (10 ml) was added potassium iodide (40mg). The mixture was stirred at 80° C. for 2 hours. Filtration andconcentration of the filtrate provided a crude product which waspurified by preparative TLC eluting with ethyl acetate-hexane (1:3) toprovide the title compound (0.02 g, 26% yield). ¹H NMR (CD₃OD) δ 5.23(s, 1H, CH₂), 6.41 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.26 (d, 1H, J=9.6 Hz, Ar), 7.38-7.42(m, 6H, Ar), 7.71-7.74 (m, 4H, Ar).

Example 1666-(5-Bromo-2-phenethyloxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0347] Following the method described in Example 165,2-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-bromo-phenol and(2-chloro-ethyl)-benzene provided the title compound (25% yield). ¹H NMR(CD₃OD) δ 3.08 (t, 2H, J=6.2 Hz, CH₂), 4.37 (t, 2H, J=6.2 Hz, CH₂), 6.27(s, 1H, Ar), 7.13-7.22 (m, 6H, Ar), 7.43-7.46 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.64 (d, 1H,J—2.5 Hz, Ar), 7.69 (dd, 1H, J=6.4 Hz, J=2.5 Hz, Ar), 7.83 (b, 2H, Ar).

Example 1676-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-phenyl)-N*-4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0348] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2-ylamine and4-chloroaniline provided the title compound (33% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 1.12 (t, J=7.5 Hz, CH₃), 2.74 (q, J=7.6 Hz, CH₂), 6.06 (s,1H, Ar), 6.43 (br s, NH₂), 7.35-7.31 (m, 4H, Ar), 7.41 (dd, J=8.2, 2.3Hz, 1H, Ar), 7.82 (d, J=8.9 Hz, 2H, Ar), 9.34 (s, NH).

Example 1686-(5-Chloro-2-cyclohexylmethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0349] Following the method described in Example 72,2-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-chloro-phenol andbromomethyl-cyclohexane provided4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-cyclohexylmethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine(20% yield).

[0350] Following the method described in Example 72,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-cyclohexylmethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amineand 4-chloro-aniline provided the title compound (98% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 1.15-1.19 (m, 4H, CH₂) δ 1.65-1.73 (m, 6H, CH₂), 3.89 (d,2H, J=5.7 Hz, Ar), 6.49 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.27 (d, 1H, J=8.4 Hz, Ar), 7.46(d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 7.61 (d, 2H, J=8.5 Hz, Ar), 7.82-7.85 (m, 2H,Ar).

Example 1696-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-phenyl)-N*-4*-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0351] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2-ylamine and4-nitroaniline provided the title compound (44% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆)δ 1.13 (t, J=7.5 Hz, CH₃), 2.75 (q, J=7.5 Hz, CH₂), 6.20 (s, 1H, Ar),6.66 (br s, NH₂), 7.43-7.35 (m, 3H, Ar), 8.19 (dd, J=42.8, 9.4 Hz, 4H,Ar), 9.98 (s, NH).

Example 1703-[2-Amino-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzoic acidethyl ester

[0352] Following the method described in Example 4, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and3-amino-ethyl-benzoate provided the title compound as the hydrochloridesalt (93% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.33 (t, 3H, J=7.1 Hz, CH₃), 4.32(q, 2H, J=7.1 Hz, CH₂), 6.32 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.50 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.44 (t,1H, J=7.9 Hz, Ar), 7.50-7.60 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.63-7.64 (m, 1H, Ar),8.02-8.03 (m, 1H, Ar), 8.36-8.38 (m, 1H, Ar), 9.55 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1713-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-benzoic acidethyl ester

[0353] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and3-amino-ethyl-benzoate provided the title compound (0.052 g, 74% yield).¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.34 (t, 3H, J=7.1 Hz, Ar), 3.88 (s, 3H, CH₃), 4.32(q, 2H, J=7.1 Hz, CH₂), 6.34 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.77 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.12 (d,1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.42 (t, 1H, J=7.8 Hz, Ar), 7.52-7.58 (m, 2H, Ar),8.05-8.07 (m, 2H, Ar), 8.38 (d, 1H, J=8.2 Hz, Ar), 9.47 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 172(4-Bromo-phenyl)-[6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl]-amine

[0354] Following the method described in Example4,5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl boronic acid and 4,6-dichloro-pyrimidineprovided 4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine (1.2 g, 50%yield) which upon reaction with 4-bromo-aniline provided the titlecompound (25% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.37 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.91 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.37 (d, 1H, J=8.2 Hz, Ar), 7.44 (d, 1H, J=8.2 Hz, Ar), 7.50-7.54(m, 3H, Ar), 7.72 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 8.74 (s, 1H, Ar), 9.84 (s, 1H,NH).

Example 173 4-[2-Amino6-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl-boronic acid

[0355] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-amino-phenyl-boronic acid provided the title compound (36% yield) asits hydrochloride salt. ¹H NMR (CD₃OD) δ 2.41 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.31 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.43 (d, 2H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.50-7.53 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.70 (d, 2H,J=8.4 Hz, Ar).

Example 1746-(2-Allyloxy-5-chloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0356] Following the method described in Example 72,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine provided2-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-chloro-phenol (71% yield).

[0357] Following the method described in Example4,2-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4yl)-4-chloro-phenol and4-chloro-aniline provided2-[2-amino-6-(4-chloro-phenylamino)-pyrimidin-4-yl]-4-chloro-phenol (87%yield).

[0358] Following the method described in Example 165,2-[2-amino-6-(4-chloro-phenylamino)-pyrimidin-4-yl]-4-chloro-phenol and3-bromo-propene provided the title compound (80% yield) ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆)δ 4.68 (d, 2H, CH₂), 5.25-5.28 (m, 1H, Ar), 5.36-5.41 (m, 1H, Ar),6.03-6.08 (m, 1H, Ar), 6.36 (s, 2H, NH₂), 6.70 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.14 (d, 1H,J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.31 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.40 (dd, 1H, J—2.8 Hz, J=8.8Hz, Ar), 7.78 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.85 (d, 1H, J=2.8 Hz, Ar), 9.32(s, 1H, NH).

Example 1752-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanol

[0359] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-aminophenethyl alcohol provided the title compound (19% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 1.12 (t, J=7.5 Hz, CH₃), 2.74-2.66 (m, 4H, CH₂), 3.61-3.56(m, CH₂), 4.63 (t, J=5.2 Hz, OH), 6.03 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.32 (br s, NH₂),7.14 (d, J=8.4 Hz, 2H, Ar), 7.41-7.31 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.62 (d, J=8.4 Hz,2H, Ar), 9.11 (br s, NH).

Example 1762-{4-[6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanol

[0360] Following the method described in Example4,5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl boronic acid and 4,6-dichloro-pyrimidineprovided 4-chloro-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine (1.2 g, 50%yield) which upon reaction with 2-(4-amino-phenyl)-ethanol provided thetitle compound (51% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.34 (s, 3H, CH₃), 2.68(t, 2H, J=7.1 Hz, CH₂), 3.58 (m, 2H, CH₂), 4.61 (t, 1H, J=5.1 Hz, OH),6.83 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.17 (d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz, Ar), 7.34 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.41 (m,1H, Ar), 7.47 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.56 (d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz, Ar), 8.65 (s, 1H, Ar),9.60 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1776-(2-Benzyloxy-5-bromo-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0361] Following the method described in Example4,4-(2-benzyloxy-5-bromo-phenyl)-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-nitro-phenylamine provided the title compound (76% yield) as itshydrochloride salt. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 5.27 (s, 2H, CH₂), 6.66 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.28-7.46 (m, 6H, Ar), 7.75-7.79 (m, 2H, Ar), 8.09-8.11 (m, 2H,Ar), 8.24 (d, 2H, J=9.2 Hz, Ar).

Example 1786-[5-Bromo-2-(4-nitro-benzyloxy)-phenyl]-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0362] A stirred suspension of2-(2-amino-6-chloro-pyrimidin-4-yl)-4-bromo-phenol (0.151 g, 0.50 mmol),1-bromomethyl-4-nitro-benzene (0.218 g, 1.0 mmol), and cesium carbonate(0.325 g, 1.0 mmol) in acetonitrile (10 ml) was stirred at 80° C. for 2hours. Filtration and concentration of the filtrate provided a crudeproduct which was dissolved in ethyl acetate (10 ml) and stirred while a4 M solution of hydrogen chloride in dioxane (0.50 ml, 2.0 mmol) wasadded. Filtration provided6-[5-bromo-2-(4-nitro-benzyloxy)-phenyl]-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamine ashydrochloride salt (0.23 g, 96% yield).

[0363] Following the method described in Example 4,6-[5-bromo-2-(4-nitro-benzyloxy)-phenyl]-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamineand 4-chloro-phenylamine provided the title compound (82% yield) as itshydrochloride salt. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 5.42 (s, 2H, CH₂), 6.55 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.29 (d, 1H, J=9.4 Hz, Ar), 7.45 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.72-7.84(m, 6H, Ar), 8.24 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar).

Example 179N*4*-(4-Chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2,4-diamine

[0364] Following the method described in Example 4, the hydrochloridesalt of 4-chloro-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamine and4-chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-phenylamine provided the title compound asthe hydrochloride salt (0.031 g, 30% yield).

[0365]¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 6.47 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.71-7.73 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.79(s, 1H, Ar), 8.14 (s, 1H, Ar), 8.25 (m, 1H, Ar).

Example 180[6-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl]-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-amine

[0366] Following the method described in Example4,5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl boronic acid and 4,6-dichloro-pyrimidineprovided 4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine (1.1 g, 39%yield) which upon reaction with 4-trifluoromethyl-phenylamine providedthe title compound (80% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.41 (t, 3H, J=7.0Hz, CH₃), 4.20 (q, 2H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂), 7.19 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar),7.60-7.61 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.71 (d, 2H, J=8.7 Hz, Ar), 8.11 (s, 1H, Ar),8.79 (s, 1H, Ar), 10.07 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 181[6-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl]-(4-bromo-phenyl)-amine

[0367] Following the method described in Example4,5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl boronic acid and 4,6-dichloro-pyrimidineprovided 4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine (1.1 g, 39%yield) which upon reaction with 4-bromo-aniline provided the titlecompound (45% yield). ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.40 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃),4.18 (q, 2H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂), 7.16 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.52-7.54 (m,3H, Ar), 7.60 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.69 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar) 8.11 (s, 1H, Ar),8.72 (s, 1H, Ar), 9.80 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1826-[5-Bromo-2-(2-methoxy-benzyloxy)-phenyl]-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0368] Following the method described in Example 178,6-[5-bromo-2-(2-methoxy-benzyloxy)-phenyl]-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamineand 4-chloro-phenylamine provided the title compound (57% yield). ¹H NMR(CD₃OD) δ 3.82 (s, 3H, CH₃), 5.25 (s, 2H, CH₂), 6.35 (s, 1H, Ar),6.89-6.98 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.21-7.48 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.38-7.42 (m, 2H, Ar),7.69-7.82 (m, 4H, Ar).

Example 1834-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-N-hydroxy-benzamide

[0369] To a stirred solution of4-[2-amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzoic acid(0.086 g, 0.20 mmol) in dimethylformamide (3.0 ml) was addedbenzotriazol-1-ol (0.054 g, 0.40 mmol) followed by1-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-3-ethylcarbodiimide hydrochloride (0.086 g,0.44 mmol). After stirring at room temperature for 1 hour, hydroxylaminehydrochloride (0.070 g, 1.0 mmol) was added followed by triethylamine(0.1 g, 1.0 mmol). After stirring for 16 hours, the solvent wasevaporated under reduced pressure and the residue was treated with 1 Maqueous sodium carbonate solution (10 ml). Filtration provided the titlecompound (0.065 g, 73% yield) as a light brown solid. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ1.38 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 4.12 (q, 2H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₂), 6.32 (s, 2H,NH₂), 6.79 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.08 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.52 (dd, 1H, J=8.9Hz, J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 7.66 (b, 4H, Ar), 8.04 (d, 1H, J=2.6 Hz, Ar), 9.24(s, 1H, NH).

Example 1845-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-2-chloro-N-methyl-benzamide

[0370] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and5-amino-2-chloro-N-methyl-benzamide provided the title compound (62%yield) as its hydrochloride salt. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 2.78 (d, 1H, J=4.6Hz, CH₃), 3.89 (s, 3H, CH₃), 6.63 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.24 (d, 1H, J—9.4 Hz,Ar), 7.49 (d, 11H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.75-7.78 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.93 (b, 1H,Ar), 8.39 (q, 1H, J=4.6 Hz, NH), 10.97 (s, 1H), 12.61 (s, 1H).

Example 1856-[5-Bromo-2-(4-methoxy-benzyloxy)-phenyl]-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0371] Following the method described in Example 165,2-[2-amino-6-(4-chloro-phenylamino) pyrimidin-4-yl]-4-bromo-phenol and4-methoxy-benzyl chloride provided the title compound (50% yield). ¹HNMR (CD₃OD) δ 3.76 (s, 3H, CH₃), 5.16 (s, 2H, CH₂), 6.37 (s, 1H, Ar),6.89-6.92 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.28-7.30 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.39-7.42 (m, 2H, Ar),7.69-7.32 (m, 4H, Ar).

Example 1864-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-ylamino]-benzamide

[0372] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-amino-benzamide provided the title compound (77% yield) as itshydrochloride salt. ¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 4.16(q, 2H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₂), 6.64 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.22 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar),7.35 (s, 1H), 7.27-7.76 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.90-7.96 (m, 4H, Ar).

Example 1876-(5-Bromo-2-chloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0373] To a stirred suspension of copper (II) chloride (1.62 g, 12.0mmol) and tert-butyl nitrite (15.0 mmol) in acetonitrile (40 ml), heatedat 60° C., was added a solution of 4-bromo-2-iodo-phenylamine (2.98 g,10.0 mmol) in acetonitrile (10 ml) dropwise over 50 minutes. Afterstirring at 60° C. for 1 hour, the mixture was poured into 20%hydrochloric acid (200 ml) and extracted with ether (2×30 ml). The crudeproduct was purified by flash chromatography on silica gel eluting withhexane to provide 4-bromo-1-chloro-2-iodo-benzene (2.4 g, 76% yield).

[0374] Following the method described in Example 81,4-bromo-1-chloro-2-iodo-benzene, isopropylmagnesium chloride andtrimethylborate provided 5-bromo-2-chloro-phenylboronic acid (36%yield).

[0375] Following the method described in Example4,5-bromo-2-chloro-phenylboronic acid and4,6-dichloro-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine provided4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine (21% yield).

[0376] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-chloro-phenylamine provided the title compound (50% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 6.30 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.52 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.30-7.33 (m, 2H, Ar),7.51 (d, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 7.63 (dd, 1H, J=8.6 Hz, J=2.5 Hz, Ar), 7.77(d, 1H, J=2.5 Hz, Ar), 7.79-7.82 (m, 2H, Ar).

Example 1886-[5-Bromo-2-(2-methoxy-benzyloxy)-phenyl]-N*4*-p-tolyl-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0377] Following the method described in Example 4,6-[5-bromo-2-(2-methoxy-benzyloxy)-phenyl]-6-chloro-pyrimidin-2-ylamineand 4-methyl-phenylamine provided the title compound (36% yield). ¹H NMR(CD₃OD) δ 3.82 (s, 3H, CH₃), 5.25 (s, 2H, CH₂), 6.32 (s, 1H, Ar),6.89-6.98 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.21-7.30 (m, 6H, Ar), 7.59-7.72 (m, 3H, Ar).

Example 1896-(5-Bromo-2-chloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine

[0378] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-amine and4-trifluoro-phenylamine provided the title compound (34% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 6.38 (s, 1H, Ar), 6.62 (s, 2H, NH₂), 7.52 (d, 1H, J=8.6 Hz,Ar), 7.60-7.66 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.77 (d, 1H, J=2.5 Hz, Ar), 7.99 (d, 2H,J=8.6 Hz, Ar), 9.71 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 190[6-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-yl]-(4-chloro-phenyl)-amine

[0379] Following the method described in Example4,5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl boronic acid and 4,6-dichloro-pyrimidineprovided 4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine (39% yield).

[0380] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine and4-chloro-phenylamine provided the title compound (62% yield). ¹H NMR(DMSO-d₆) δ 1.40 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 4.18 (q, 2H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂),7.16 (d, 1H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.40 (d, 2H, J=8.8 Hz, Ar), 7.51 (s, 1H,Ar), 7.59-7.62 (m, 1H, Ar), 7.74 (d, 2H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 8.10 (s, 1H,Ar), 8.72 (s, 1H, Ar), 9.82 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 1912-{4-[6-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-ethanol

[0381] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine and2-(4-amino-phenyl)-ethanol provided the title compound (11% yield). ¹HNMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.37 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 2.27 (t, 3H, J=7.1 Hz,CH₃), 3.60 (m, 2H, CH₂), 4.15 (q, 2H, J=7.0 Hz, CH₂), 4.64 (t, 1H, J=5.2Hz, OH), 7.14 (d, H, J=8.9 Hz, Ar), 7.20 (d, 2H, J=8.4 Hz, Ar), 7.48 (s,H, Ar), 7.52 (m, 2H, Ar), 7.58-7.61 (m, 1H, Ar), 8.11 (s, 1H, Ar), 8.66(s, 1H, Ar), 9.60 (s, 1H, NH).

Example 192[6-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin4-yl]-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-amine

[0382] Following the method described in Example4,4-chloro-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine and 4-fluoro-anilineprovided the title compound (18% yield).

[0383]¹H NMR (DMSO-d₆) δ 1.35 (t, 3H, J=6.9 Hz, CH₃), 4.14 (q, 2H, J=7.0Hz, CH₂), 7.12-7.21 (m, 3H, Ar), 7.45 (s, 1H, Ar), 7.57-7.59 (m, 1H,Ar), 7.64-7.67 (m, 2H, Ar), 8.10 (s, 1H, Ar), 8.66 (s, 1H, Ar), 9.65 (s,1H, NH).

Example 193 LPAAT-β Assay

[0384] A. Production of Recombinant LPAAT-β for Assays

[0385] For the construction of Baculovirus expression vectors, thefull-length human LPAAT-β cDNA was amplified by PCR from the DNAtemplate pCE9.LPAAT-β (West et al., DNA Cell Biol. 16:691-701 (1997))using the primers 5′-TGATATCCGA AGAAGATCTT ATGGAGCTGT GGCCGTGTC-3′(olpb1F) and 5′-CAGGCTCTAG ACTACTGGGC CGGCTGCAC-3′ (olpb1R). The 870 bpfragment generated was reamplified by PCR using the primers 5′CCTACGTCGACATGGAACA AAAATTGATA TCCGAAGAAG ATC-3′ (olpb2F) and 5′-CAGGCTCTAGACTACTGGGC CGGCTGCAC-3′ (olpb1R). The 890 bp fragment generated was thencleaved with Sal I and Xba I for insertion into pFastBac™ HTc vector(Life Technologies, Gaithersberg, Md.) between the Sal I and Xba I sitesfor the generation of the plasmid pFB.LPAAT-β. This plasmid was thentransformed into E. coli DH10Bac™ (Life Technologies, Gaithersberg, Md.)for the generation of recombinant Bacmid DNA for transfection intoHighFive (Invitrogen, San Diego, Calif.) or SF9 insect cells for theproduction of recombinant Baculovirus stocks using the protocoldescribed in the Bac-to-Bac® Baculovirus Expression System (LifeTechnologies, Gaithersberg, Md.), a eukaryotic expression system forgenerating recombinant baculovirus through site specific transpositionin E. coli. Viral stocks harvested from the transfected cells can thenbe used to infect fresh insect cells for the subsequent expression ofLPAAT-β fusion protein with a poly-histidine tag and a myc-epitope nearits N-terminus. The membrane fraction from these Sf9 cells would be thesource of LPAAT enzyme.

[0386] B. Preparation of Cell Membranes from SJ9 Cells

[0387] For the preparation of membranes from Sf9 Cells, all steps areperformed on ice or at 4° C. Sf9 cell pellets (˜10⁸ cells) were thawedand resuspended in 1-2 ml of buffer A (20 mM Hepes, pH 7.5, 1 mM DTT, 1mM EDTA, 20% w/v glycerol, 1 mM Benzamidine, 1 μg/ml soybean trypsininhibitor (SBTI), 1 μug/ml pepstatin A) w/o DTT but with 1 mM Pefabloc.The cells were lysed by sonication using a Branson Sonifier at output=2,duty cycle=2, 10 pulses each at 10 s. with the tip of small sonicatorprobe submerged but not touching the walls. DTT was then added to 1 mMfrom a 1 M stock. The samples were centrifuged at 1500 rpm for 5 min.The low speed supernatant was saved and centrifuged (TLA 100.3 rotor,polycarbonate tubes, 2 ml/tube or 1.5 ml/tube minimum) at 100000×g for 1hr. The high speed pellet was resuspend in Buffer A with a probesonicator (10 pulses @ output #2 and duty cycle 20%) as a source ofLPAAT enzyme.

[0388] C. Assay of LPAAT-β Activity

[0389] LPAAT-β catalyzes the transfer of an acyl group from a donor suchas acyl-CoA to LPA. The transfer of the acyl group from acyl-CoA to LPAleads to the release of free CoA, which can be reacted with the thiolreagent, 5,5′-dithiobis(2-nitrobenzoic acid) (DTNB). The reactionbetween DTNB and the free sulfhydryl group from CoA generates ayellow-colored product, 3-carboxylato-4-nitrothiophenolate (CNP), thatabsorbs at 413 nm. LPAAT-β derived from Sf9 cell membrane overexpressingLPAAT-β were resuspended in HEPES saline buffer (20 mM HEPES pH 7.5, 150mM NaCl), 1 mg/ml BSA and 72 μl aliquots were distributed into 96-wellmicrotiter plates. 8 μl of compound of interest at 200 μM dissolved in100% DMSO was added into each well. 20 g of 1 mM 18:1-CoA and 1 mMsn-1-18:1 lysoPA was then added to each well to initiate the reactionand allowed to run at room temperature for 25 min. 100 μl of 1 mM DTNBin 100% ethanol was then added to each well to quench the reaction andfor color development. The absorbance at 405 nm, measured using aspectrophotometer plate reader, is proportional to the activity ofLPAAT-2 in the sample. This colorimetric assay was used for the highthroughput screening of LPAAT inhibitors. Compounds that showed >50%inhibition of the change in absorbance at 405 nm compared to controlwere selected for a secondary assay.

[0390] A secondary assay for LPAAT activity in cell extracts based oneither the conversion of fluorescent NBD-LPA to NBD-PA (West, et al.,DNA Cell Biol. 6:691-701, 1997) or [¹⁴C]LPA to [¹⁴C]PA using TLCanalysis was used to screen compounds that showed >50% inhibition ofLPAAT activity in the primary colorimetric assay. The radiometric assaywas carried out in Sf9 cell membrane overexpressing LPAAT-β resuspendedin HEPES-saline buffer, pH 7.5, 1 mg/ml BSA, 1 mM EDTA and 200 μM[¹⁴C]18:1-CoA and 200 μM sn-1-18:1 lysoPA. The samples were incubated 7min at 37° C., extracted into organic solvent (CHCl₃/CH₃OH/HCl at33/66/1), before loading onto TLC plates. A more detailed protocol forthe radiometric assay is described below:

[0391] Specifically, this LPAAT assay is a modification of theacyltransferase assay published previously (Hollenback and Glomset,Biochemistry 37:363-376 (1999)).

[0392] 1. The basic assay, in a total volume of 50 μl, employs asolution of substrates and the protein sample. Total assay volume, aswell as the volume of each solution, can be changed to fit anexperiment. In addition, other compounds, ex inhibitors and activators,can be included in the assay as well.

[0393] 2. To prepare the solution of substrates:

[0394] a. Stocks of Hepes (pH 7.5), NaCl, EDTA, BSA and acyl-CoA (fromSerdery or Sigma) are mixed with water to make the appropriateconcentration of each compound. This can be varied from assay-to-assay,but the final reaction mix is about 50 mM Hepes, 100 mM NaCl, 1 mM EDTA,1 mg/ml BSA and 0-400 μM acyl-CoA.

[0395] b. The lysoPA (from Avanti) is typically stored in chloroform andthe ¹⁴C-labeled acyl-CoA (from Amersham) is typically stored inwater/ethanol=1:1. Appropriate amounts of each solution are added the toa 12×75 mm borosilicate glass test tube and dry the solvent under N₂ orAr. An appropriate volume of the solution prepared in 2a is added to thelysoPA and ¹⁴C-labeled acyl-CoA. The lipids are resuspend by sonicationfor 15 sec in a bath sonicator. The resulting suspension is thenincubated (with occasional gentle vortexing) for about 10 minutes atroom temp. The sn-1-16:0 lysoPA may require brief warming of the solventto solubilize it. The concentration of lysoPA and ¹⁴C-labeled acyl-CoAcan vary, but typically the final lysoPA concentration ranges between 0and 400 μM and the ¹⁴C-labeled acyl-CoA specific activity ranges between0.5 and 2 Ci/mol.

[0396] 3. Protein sample: varies from experiment-to-experiment.

[0397] 4. The assay is performed by mixing the components in 12×75 mmborosilicate glass test tubes (the order of addition does not matterunless indicated) and incubating at 37° C. for 5 to 10 minutes such thatthe assay within the linear range for time and protein.

[0398] 5. The reaction is quenched by adding 1.3 ml ofchloroform/methanol/HCl=48/51/0.7 and vortexing. 10 μl of carriersolution is then added (3 mg/ml each PA, ex. 16:0-18:1, and lysoPA, exsn-1-18:1, in chloroform). Two phases are formed by adding 0.3 ml ofwater to each tube and vortexing.

[0399] 6. The sample is centrifuged for 3 minutes at 1000×g, the upper(aqueous/methanol) phase is aspirated and the lower phase is dried undernitrogen.

[0400] 7. Thin layer chromatography:

[0401] a. The dried samples are resuspended in 50 μl of chloroform and a15 μl aliquot is immediately spotted on an Analtech silica gel 60 HP-TLCplate (10×20 cm).

[0402] b. Plates are developed in chloroform/methanol/aceticacid/water=85/12.5/12.5/3 (takes about 15 min) and dried.

[0403] c. To be able to convert pixel volume (determined by the Stormphosphor imager, see step 8b) into cpm, cpm standard curve must begenerated on the plate. ¹⁴C-labeled oleate dilutions in chloroform aremade for this purpose. Four stocks (50 cpm/μl to 800 cpm/μl) are madeand 2 μl of a different concentration are spotted in each corner of theplate (where previously there was no radioactivity).

[0404] d. For quality control purposes, the plates are stained withprimuline and scanned with the Storm (blue chemilluminescence mode).

[0405] The PA and lysoPA bands are easily detected in this systembecause of the carrier added in step 5. PA and lysoPA have respectiveRf's of about 0.63 and 0.21.

[0406] 8. Quantitating activity:

[0407] a. The plates are then wrapped in saran wrap and exposed to afreshly blanked phosphor screen overnight (longer exposures can also bedone to increase the signal).

[0408] b. The screens are scanned (Phosphorimager mode), and LPAATactivity is determined by quantifying the pixels in the band comigratingwith PA standard versus the standard curve generated from the cpmstandards that were spotted in step 7c. TABLE 1 LPAAT-β cell-free assayCompound (IC₅₀, μM) Compound Name 1

0.12  6-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-p-tolyl- pyrimidine-2,4-diamine2

0.054 6-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy- phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 3

0.08  6-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(1H-in-dazol-6-yl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 4

0.088 6-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-tri- fluoromethylphenyl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 5

0.029 N*4*-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-6-(5-chloro-2-meth- oxy-phenyl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 6

0.45  4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenol 7

0.41  6-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-meth- oxy-phenyl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 8

0.27  N*4*-Benzothiazol-6-yl-6-(5-chlor- o-2-methoxy-phenyl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 9

0.6  4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-meth- oxy-phenyl)-py-rimidin-4-ylamino]-benzoic acid methyl ester 10

0.12  {4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-meth- oxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-methanol 11

0.014 6-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 12

0.095 N*4*-(4-Amino-phenyl)-6-(5-chlor- o-2-methoxy-phenyl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 13

0.1  N*4*-Benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-yl-6-(5-chlor- o-2-methoxy-phenyl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 14

0.026 N*4*-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-6-(2,5-di-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 15

0.05  6-(2,5-Dichloro-phenyl)-N*4*-p-tol- yl-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 16

0.12  6-(2,5-Dichloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-meth-oxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-di- amine 17

0.24  4-[2-Amino-6-(2,5-dichloro- phenyl)-pyrimidine-4-ylamino]-phenol18

0.082 6-(2,5-Dichloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-tri-fluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 19

0.027 6-(2,5-Dichloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(1H-in-dazol-6-yl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 20

0.02  N*4*-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-6-(2,5-di-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 21

0.33  4-[2-Amino-6-(2,5-dichloro- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl-amino]-benzoicacid methyl ester 22

0.06  {4-[2-Amino-6-(2,5-dichloro- phenyl)-pyrimi-din-4-yl-amino]-phenyl}-methanol 23

0.095 N*4*-Benzo[1,3]dioxol-5-yl-6-(2,5-di-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 24

0.029 4-[2-Amino-6-(2,5-dichloro- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzo-nitrile 25

0.009 6-(2,5-Dichloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 26

0.094 6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-p-tolyl- pyrimidine-2,4-diamine27

0.028 6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 28

0.2  6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl- phenyl)-N*4*-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 29

0.134 6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-tri- fluoromethyl-phenyl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 30

0.034 N*4*-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-6-(5-chloro-2-meth- yl-phenyl)-pyrimi-dine-2,4-diamine 31

0.032 6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(1H-in-dazol-6-yl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 32

0.038 4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamino]-benzo- nitrile 33

0.095 {4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phen- yl}-methanol 34

2    6-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy- phenyl)-N*2*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 35

0.8  6-(5-Chloro-2-methoxyphenyl)-N*2*-(1H-in-dazol-6yl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 36

8    N-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-2-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine-4,6-diamine 37

2.1  2-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N-(1H-in-dazol-6-yl)-pyrimidine-4,6-diamine 38

0.05  [6-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-2-methyl-pyrimidin-4-yl]-(4-chloro- phenyl)-amine 39

0.18  [6-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-2-methyl- pyrimidin-4-yl]-(4-bromo-phenyl)-amine 40

0.014 [6-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-2-methyl- pyrimidin-4-yl]-(1H-in-dazol-6-yl)-amine 41

0.021 [6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-2-methyl- pyrimidin-4-yl]-(4-bromo-phenyl)-amine 42

0.01  [6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-2-methyl- pyrimidin-4-yl]-(4-chloro-phenyl)-amine 43

0.017 [6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-2-methyl- pyrimidin-4-yl]-(1H-in-dazol-6-yl)-amine 44

0.075 {4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phen- yl}-methanol 45

0.033 4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzo- nitrile 46

0.010 6-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 47

0.028 2-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-ethanol 48

0.028 2-{4-[2-Amino-6-(2,5-dichloro- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phen-yl}-ethanol 49

0.049 2-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-ethanol 50

0.046 2-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-ethanol 51

Less active 6-(5-Chloro-2-methoxy-phenyl)-5-meth-yl-N*4*-(1H-indazol-6-yl)-py- rimidine-2,4-diamine 52

0.500 5-Bromo-6-(5-chloro-2-methoxy- phenyl)-N*4*-(1H-indazol-6-yl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 53

0.095 6-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-p-tolyl- pyrimidine-2,4-diamine54

0.024 6-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(1H-in-dazol-6-yl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 55

0.017 6-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 56

0.070 6-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-tri- fluoromethyl-phenyl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 57

0.022 4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzonitrile 58

0.200 6-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy- phenyl)-N*4*-(4-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 59

0.210 {4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phe-nyl}-phenyl-methanone 60

0.060 6-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-tri- fluoromethyl-phenyl)-py-rimidin-2,4-diamine 61

0.350 4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzoic acid methyl ester 62

0.080 {4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phe-nyl}-methanol 63

0.083 Succinic acid mono-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chlor- o-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-py-rimidin-4-ylamino]-benzyl}-ester 64

1.500 Amino acetic acid-4-[2-amino-6-(5-chlor-o-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla- mino]-benzyl ester 65

0.140 {4-[6-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-2-methyl- amino-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-methanol 66

0.450 6-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-ox- azol-5-yl-phenyl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 67

prodrug (S)-2-Amino-succinic acid 4-{4-[2-a- mino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-ben- zyl}ester 68

prodrug 2-Amino-propionic acid 4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-eth-oxy-phenyl)-py- rimidin-4-ylamino]-benzyl ester 69

prodrug Succinic acid mono-(2-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chlor-o-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-py- rimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}-eth- yl)ester 70

0.029 2-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-eth- oxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-ethanol 71

0.21  N*4*-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-6-(5-meth- oxy-2-methyl-phenyl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 72

0.45  2-[2-Amino-6-(4-chloro- phenylamino)-pyrimidin-4-yl]-4-bromo-phenol 73

0.16  N*4*-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-6-(2,5-di-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-di- amine 74

0.55  2-{4-[2-Amino-6-(2,5-dimethyl- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phen-yl}-ethanol 75

0.18  5-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-2-chlor- o-N-methyl-benzamide 76

0.71  6-(5-Fluoro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-tri- fluoromethyl-phenyl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 77

0.37  5-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-2-bro- mo-N-methyl-benzamide 78

0.21  5-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-2-bro- mo-N-methyl-benzamide 79

0.9  5-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-iso-indole-1,3-dione 80

prodrug N-[4-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-6-(4-tri-fluoromethyl-phenylamino)-py- rimidin-2-yl]-succinamic acid 81

0.19  [6-(5-Bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-(4-azido- phenyl)-pyrimidine]-2,4-di-amine 82

0.1  6-(5-Bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-tri- fluoromethyl-phenyl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 83

1.3  3-(4-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-oxazol-2-yl)-propionic acid 84

0.031 6-(5-Bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 85

0.018 6-(5-Bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-bromo-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 86

0.04  4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-ylamino]-benzo- nitrile 87

1.2  6-(5-Bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-oxa- zol-4-yl-phenyl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 88

0.021 6-(5-Bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 89

0.1  N*4*-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-6-[5-chlor-o-2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethoxy)-phe- nyl]-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 90

0.78  2-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenoxy}-ethanol 91

0.19  N*4*-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-6-[5-bro- mo-2-(2,2,2-trifluoro-ethoxy)-phe-nyl]-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 92

0.23  3-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-propan-1-ol 93

0.12  4-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-eth- oxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-butan-1-ol 94

0.032 6-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 95

0.31  4-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-butyric acid 96

0.073 4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzene- sulfonamide 97

0.073 6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-pyrimidin2-2,4-diamine 98

0.091 N*4*-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-6-(2,3,5-trichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 99

0.13  N*4*-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-6-(2,3,5-tri-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 100

0.049 2-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-methyl- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-ethanol 101

0.29  4-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-methyl- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-butan-1-ol 102

0.5  6-(2,3,5-trichloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-tri-fluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 103

0.054 1-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-2,2,2-trifluoro- ethanol 104

0.16  1-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-ethanone-oxime 105

1.8  N*4*-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-6-(2-tri-fluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 106

1.1  N*4*-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-6-phenyl-py- rimidine-2,4-diamine 107

0.31  6-(3-Chloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-tri-fluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 108

0.015 6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 109

0.85  3-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-propan-1-ol 110

0.21  4-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-butan-1-ol 111

0.28  6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(3-methyl- sulfanyl-phenyl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 112

0.64  6-(3,5-Dichloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-tri-fluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 113

0.19  {5-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-2-chloro- phenyl}-methanol 114

0.042 3-[2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzoic acid ethyl ester 115

0.21  6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(3-ethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 116

1.1  2-{4-{2-Amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl- phenyl)-pyrimidin-2-yl-a-mino]-phenyl}-propane-1,3-diol 117

4.9  6-(5-Chloro-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(2-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 118

0.71  6-(2,3-Dichloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 119

0.61  6-(3-Bromo-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-tri-fluoromethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 120

0.18  1-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy- phenyl)pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]phenyl}-2-methyl-propan-2-ol 121

0.049 1-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxy- phenyl)pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]phenyl}ethanone 122

1.2  6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxyphenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro- phenyl)-N*4*-methyl-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 123

0.15  1-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-methyl- phenyl)pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]phenyl}ethanone 124

0.11  6-(5-chloro-2-ethoxyphenyl)-N*4*-(4-methane-sulfonylphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 125

0.09  N*4*-(1H-Benzotriazol-5-yl)-6-(5-chlor-o-2-methylphenyl)pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 126

0.5  6-(5-chloro-2-methylphenyl)-N*4*-(6-tri-fluoromethylpyridin-3-yl)py- rimidine-2,4-diamine 127

0.034 1-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy- phenyl)pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]phenyl}ethanone 128

0.19  6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxyphenyl)-N*4*-(6-tri-fluoromethylpyridin-3-yl)-py- rimidine-2,4-diamine 129

0.014 1-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-2,2,2-trifluoro- ethanol 130

0.084 1-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-ethanone- oxime 131

0.012 1-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-2,2,2-trifluoro- ethanone 132

0.14  6-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(3,4-di- methyl-phenyl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 133

0.015 6-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 134

0.11  1-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy- phenyl)-N*4*-(3,4-dimethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phe- nyl}-ethanol 135

0.008 6-(5-Bromo-2-propoxy- phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 136

0.17  6-(5-Bromo-2-isopropoxy- phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 137

0.26  6-(5-Bromo-2-eth- oxy-phenyl)-N*4*-[4-(1-meth-oxy-ethyl)-phenyl]-py- rimidin-2,4-diamine 138

0.95  3-[2-Amino-6-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benz-amide 139

0.34  1-{4-[2-Amino-6-(3-chloro-phenyl)-py-rimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl}eth- anone 140

0.1  N*4*-{4-Azido-phenyl)-6-(2-eth-oxy-5-iodo-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-di- amine 141

0.39  2-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-iso- propoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-ethanol 142

0.018 6-(5-Bromo-2-meth- oxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 143

0.022 6-[5-Bromo-2-(2-methoxy-ethoxy)-phe-nyl]-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-py- rimidine-2,4-diamine 144

0.46  6-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-quino-lin-3-yl-pyrimidine-2,4-di- amine 145

0.005 6-(5-Bromo-2-hexyl- oxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-di- amine 146

0.003 6-(2-Benzyloxy-5-bro- mo-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-di- amine 147

0.39  1-{4-[2-Amino-6-(2,3,5-trichloro-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phe- nyl}-ethanone oxime 148

0.005 6-(5-Bromo-2-butoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-di- amine 149

0.071 6-[5-Bromo-2-(2-morpholin-4-yl-eth- oxy)-phenyl]-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 150

0.1  6-(5-Bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-tri- fluoromethyl-phenyl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 151

0.055 2-{4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-meth- oxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-ethanol 152

0.24  N*4*-(4-Chloro-phenyl)-6-(2-phenoxy- phenyl)-pyrimidin-2,4-diamine153

0.006 6-(2-Benzyloxy-5-bromo-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-tri-fluoromethyl-phenyl)-py- rimidine-2,4-diamine 154

0.098 1-{4-[2-Amino-6-(2,5-dichloro- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl-amino]-phe-nyl}-ethanone oxime 155

0.004 6-(2-Benzyl- oxy-5-chloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-di- amine 156

1.4  6-[5-Bromo-2-(3-dimethylamino- propoxy)-phenyl]-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 157

0.006 6-(2-Benzyloxy-5-chloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-tri-fluoromethyl-phenyl)-py- rimidine-2,4-diamine 158

0.016 2-{4-[2-Amino-6-(2-benzyloxy-5-chloro- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yla-mino]-phenyl}-ethanol 159

0.2  4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl- boronic acid 160

0.038 4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzo- nitrile 161

0.014 6-(5-Bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 162

0.036 6-(5-Bromo-2-meth- oxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-bromo-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 163

0.31  N*4*-(4-Bromo-phenyl)-6-(5-chlor-o-2-ethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 164

0.67  6-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-tri- fluoromethyl-phenyl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 165

0.003 6-[5-Bromo-2-(4-chloro- benzyloxy)-phenyl]-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 166

0.005 6-(5-Bromo-2-phenethyloxy- phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 167

0.18  6-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-phenyl)-N*-4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 168

0.016 6-(5-Chloro-2-cyclohexylmethoxy-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-py- rimidine-2,4-diamine 169

0.093 6-(5-Chloro-2-ethyl-phenyl)-N*-4*-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 170

0.024 3-[2-Amino-6-(2,5-dichloro- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzoicacid ethyl ester 171

0.26  3-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-benzoic acid ethyl ester 172

0.045 (4-Bromo-phenyl)-[6-(5-chloro-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-yl]-amine 173

0.21  4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-methyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phenyl- boronic acid 174

0.009 6-(2-Allyl- oxy-5-chloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 175

0.1  2-{4-[2-amino-6-(5-chloro-2-ethyl-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phe- nyl}-ethanol 176

0.06  2-{4-[6-(5-Chloro-2-methyl- phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-phe-nyl}-ethanol 177

0.002 6-(2-Benzyl- oxy-5-bromo-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-nitro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-diamine 178

0.021 6-[5-Bromo-2-(4-nitro-benzyloxy)-phe-nyl]-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-py- rimidine-2,4-diamine 179

0.18  N*4*-(4-Chloro-3-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-6-(2,5-dichloro-phenyl)-py- rimidin-2,4-diamine 180

0.16  [6-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-py- rimidin-4-yl]-(4-trifluoromethyl-phenyl)-amine 181

0.04  [6-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-py- rimidin-4-yl]-(4-bromo-phenyl)-a-mine 182

0.004 6-[5-Bromo-2-(2-methoxy- benzyloxy)-phenyl]-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-di- amine 183

0.088 4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-N-hydroxy- benzamide 184

0.2  5-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-methoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidin-4-ylamino]-2-chlor- o-N-methyl-benzamide 185

0.004 6-[5-Bromo-2-(4-methoxy- benzyloxy)-phenyl]-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-di- amine 186

0.74  4-[2-Amino-6-(5-bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-pyrimidine-4-ylamino]-benz- amide 187

0.022 6-(5-Bromo-2-chloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-chloro-phenyl)-pyrimidine-2,4-di- amine 188

0.021 6-[5-Bromo-2-(2-methoxy- benzyloxy)-phenyl]-N*4*-p-tolyl-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 189

0.079 6-(5-Bromo-2-chloro-phenyl)-N*4*-(4-tri- fluoromethyl-phenyl)-py-rimidine-2,4-diamine 190

0.03  [6-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-py-rimidin-4-yl]-(4-chloro-phenyl)-amine 191

0.02  2-{4-[6-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy- phenyl)-pyrimidine-4-ylamino]-phe-nyl}-ethanol 192

0.06  [6-(5-Bromo-2-ethoxy-phenyl)-py-rimidin-4-yl]-(4-fluoro-phenyl)-amine

[0409] All of the above U.S. patents, U.S. patent applicationpublications, U.S. patent applications, foreign patents, foreign patentapplications and non-patent publications referred to in thisspecification and/or listed in the Application Data Sheet, areincorporated herein by reference, in their entirety.

[0410] From the foregoing it will be appreciated that, although specificembodiments of the invention have been described herein for purposes ofillustration, various modifications may be made without deviating fromthe spirit and scope of the invention.

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1. A compound or physiologically acceptable salt thereof, wherein thecompound has the formula:

wherein: X, Y and Z are N, CH or CR where R is alkyl, alkoxy, Cl, Br,NH₂, NHR′ or NR′R″ where R′ and R″ independently are alkyl; Q is NR,RN—(CH₂)_(n), (CH₂), —NR, O, O—(CH₂)_(n), (CH₂)_(n)—O, S, S—(CH₂)_(n) or(CH₂)_(n)—S, where n is 1-10 and R is H or alkyl; R¹ is H, OH, alkyl,alkoxy, Cl, F, Br, CR₃ where R₃ is Cl₃, F₃ or Br₃, NH₂, NHR or NRR′where R and R′ independently are alkyl; R² and R⁷ are independently H,OH, alkyl, alkoxy, Cl, F, Br, I or CR₃ where R₃ is Cl₃, F₃ or Br₃; R³ isH, alkyl, alkoxy, Cl, CCl₃, NH₂, NHR or NRR′ where R and R′independently are alkyl or acyl; R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are independently H, OH,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, (CH₂)_(n)—OR where R is H or alkyl andn is 1-10, Cl, F, Br, CR₃ where R₃ is Cl₃, F₃ or Br₃, acyl, heterocycle,N⁺(═O)O—, C—N, N₃, B(OH)₂, SH, SR or S(═O)₂R where R is alkyl, NH₂, NHRor NRR′ where R and R′ independently are alkyl, or R⁴ and R⁵ or R⁵ andR⁶ are taken together with the benzene ring to form a heterocycle; andwith the proviso that two of X, Y and Z are N.
 2. The compound or saltthereof of claim 1 wherein X and Y of the compound or salt thereof areN.
 3. The compound or salt thereof of claim 1 wherein Q of the compoundor salt thereof is NH.
 4. The compound or salt thereof of claim 1wherein R⁴ or R⁵ of the compound or salt thereof is acyl.
 5. Thecompound or salt thereof of claim 1 wherein R¹ of the compound or saltthereof is alkyl, alkoxy or Cl.
 6. The compound or salt thereof of claim1 wherein R² of the compound or salt thereof is Cl or Br.
 7. Thecompound or salt thereof of claim 1 wherein R³ of the compound or saltthereof is alkyl or NH₂.
 8. The compound or salt thereof of claim 1wherein R⁴ or R⁵ of the compound or salt thereof is alkyl, Cl, Br, CF₃,CH₂—OH, (CH₂)₂—OH, N⁺(═O)O⁻, C≡N, or C(═O)R wherein R is alkyl oralkoxy, or R⁴ and R⁵ are taken together with the benzene ring to formindazole.
 9. The compound or salt thereof of claim 1 wherein thecompound is any one of compounds 1-192 of Table 1, or physiologicallyacceptable salts thereof.
 10. A pharmaceutical composition comprising acompound or salt thereof according to claim 1 in combination with apharmaceutically acceptable carrier or diluent.
 11. The pharmaceuticalcomposition of claim 10 wherein X and Y of the compound or salt thereofare N.
 12. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 10 wherein Q of thecompound or salt thereof is NH.
 13. The pharmaceutical composition ofclaim 10 wherein R⁴ or R⁵ of the compound or salt thereof is acyl. 14.The pharmaceutical composition of claim 10 wherein R¹ of the compound orsalt thereof is alkyl, alkoxy or Cl.
 15. The pharmaceutical compositionof claim 10 wherein R² of the compound or salt thereof is Cl or Br. 16.The pharmaceutical composition of claim 10 wherein R³ of the compound orsalt thereof is alkyl or NH₂.
 17. The pharmaceutical composition ofclaim 10 wherein R⁴ or R⁵ of the compound or salt thereof is alkyl, Cl,Br, CF₃, CH₂—OH, (CH₂)₂—OH, N⁺(═O)O⁻, C≡N, or C(═O)R wherein R is alkylor alkoxy, or R⁴ and R⁵ are taken together with the benzene ring to formindazole.
 18. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 10 wherein thecompound is any one of compounds 1-192 of Table 1, or physiologicallyacceptable salts thereof.
 19. A method for reducing the activity oflysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase β (LPAAT-β) comprising contactingLPAAT-β with a compound or salt thereof according to claim 1 or acomposition according to claim 10 in an amount effective to reduceLPAAT-β activity.
 20. The method of claim 19 wherein the LPAAT-β residesin an animal.
 21. The method of claim 20 wherein the animal is a mammal.22. The method of claim 19 wherein X and Y of the compound or saltthereof are N.
 23. The method of claim 19 wherein Q of the compound orsalt thereof is NH.
 24. The method of claim 19 wherein R⁴ or R⁵ of thecompound or salt thereof is acyl.
 25. The method of claim 19 wherein R¹of the compound or salt thereof is alkyl, alkoxy or Cl.
 26. The methodof claim 19 wherein R² of the compound or salt thereof is Cl or Br. 27.The method of claim 19 wherein R³ of the compound or salt thereof isalkyl or NH₂.
 28. The method of claim 19 wherein R⁴ or R⁵ of thecompound or salt thereof is alkyl, Cl, Br, CF₃, CH₂—OH, (CH₂)₂—OH,N⁺(═O)O⁻, C≡N, or C(═O)R wherein R is alkyl or alkoxy, or R⁴ and R⁵ aretaken together with the benzene ring to form indazole.
 29. The method ofclaim 19 wherein the compound is any one of compounds 1-192 of Table 1,or physiologically acceptable salts thereof.
 30. A method for inhibitingthe proliferation of a cell in which the activity of lysophosphatidicacid acyltransferase β (LPAAT-β) is required for the proliferation ofthe cell comprising contacting the cell with a compound or salt thereofaccording to claim 1 or a composition according to claim 10 in an amounteffective to inhibit the proliferation of the cell.
 31. The method ofclaim 30 wherein the cell resides in an animal.
 32. The method of claim31 wherein the animal is a mammal.
 33. The method of claim 30 wherein Xand Y of the compound or salt thereof are N.
 34. The method of claim 30wherein Q of the compound or salt thereof is NH.
 35. The method of claim30 wherein R⁴ or R⁵ of the compound or salt thereof is acyl.
 36. Themethod of claim 30 wherein R¹ of the compound or salt thereof is alkyl,alkoxy or Cl.
 37. The method of claim 30 wherein R² of the compound orsalt thereof is Cl or Br.
 38. The method of claim 30 wherein R³ of thecompound or salt thereof is alkyl or NH₂.
 39. The method of claim 30wherein R⁴ or R⁵ of the compound or salt thereof is alkyl, Cl, Br, CF₃,CH₂—OH, (CH₂)₂—OH, N⁺(═O)O⁻, C≡N, or C(—O)R wherein R is alkyl oralkoxy, or R⁴ and R⁵ are taken together with the benzene ring to formindazole.
 40. The method of claim 30 wherein the compound is any one ofcompounds 1-192 of Table 1, or physiologically acceptable salts thereof.41. A method for treating a cancer in which lysophosphatidic acidacyltransferase β (LPAAT-β) activity is associated comprisingadministering to an animal in need, a compound or salt thereof accordingto claim 1 or a composition according to claim 10 in an amount effectiveto treat the cancer.
 42. The method of claim 41 wherein the animal is amammal.
 43. The method of claim 41 wherein X and Y of the compound orsalt thereof are N.
 44. The method of claim 41 wherein Q of the compoundor salt thereof is NH.
 45. The method of claim 41 wherein R⁴ or R⁵ ofthe compound or salt thereof is acyl.
 46. The method of claim 41 whereinR¹ of the compound or salt thereof is alkyl, alkoxy or Cl.
 47. Themethod of claim 41 wherein R² of the compound or salt thereof is Cl orBr.
 48. The method of claim 41 wherein R³ of the compound or saltthereof is alkyl or NH₂.
 49. The method of claim 41 wherein R⁴ or R⁵ ofthe compound or salt thereof is alkyl, Cl, Br, CF₃, CH₂—OH, (CH₂)₂—OH,N⁺(═O)O⁻, C≡N, or C(═O)R wherein R is alkyl or alkoxy, or R⁴ and R⁵ aretaken together with the benzene ring to form indazole.
 50. The method ofclaim 41 wherein the compound is any one of compounds 1-192 of Table 1,or physiologically acceptable salts thereof.
 51. A coated medical devicefor inhibiting the proliferation of a cell in which the activity oflysophosphatidic acid acyltransferase β (LPAAT-β) is required for theproliferation of the cell comprising a medical device coated with acompound or salt thereof according to claim 1 or a composition accordingto claim
 10. 52. The device of claim 51 wherein X and Y of the compoundor salt thereof are N.
 53. The device of claim 51 wherein Q of thecompound or salt thereof is NH.
 54. The device of claim 51 wherein R⁴ orR⁵ of the compound or salt thereof is acyl.
 55. The device of claim 51wherein R¹ of the compound or salt thereof is alkyl, alkoxy or Cl. 56.The device of claim 51 wherein R² of the compound or salt thereof is Clor Br.
 57. The device of claim 51 wherein R³ of the compound or saltthereof is alkyl or NH₂.
 58. The device of claim 51 wherein R⁴ or R⁵ ofthe compound or salt thereof is alkyl, Cl, Br, CF₃, CH₂—OH, (CH₂)₂—OH,N⁺(═O)O⁻, C≡N, or C(═O)R wherein R is alkyl or alkoxy, or R⁴ and R⁵ aretaken together with the benzene ring to form indazole.
 59. The device ofclaim 51 wherein the compound is any one of compounds 1-192 of Table 1,or physiologically acceptable salts thereof.